INGREDIENTS
1 tbsp
extra virgin olive oil
1
medium onion, chopped
1
large carrot, chopped into 1/2 thick pieces
1
large parsnip, peeled and chopped into 1/2 thick pieces
1
stalk celery, chopped into 1/2 thick pieces
3 cloves
garlic, minced
1
zucchini, chopped into 1/2 thick pieces
1
russet potato, peeled and chopped into 1" chunks
(2) 15 ounce cans low sodium diced tomatoes
8 cups
Easy Homemade Vegetable Stock or store bought low sodium vegetable stock
1/2 cup
uncooked whole wheat pasta shells
8 oz
green beans, trimmed and cut into 1" pieces
15 oz
can low sodium kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1
bay leaf
1
large sprig fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried
1 tbsp
freshly chopped rosemary or 1 teaspoon dried
3 cups
fresh baby spinach
2 tbsp
fresh lemon juice
Salt and freshly ground black pepper,
Freshly grated parmesan, for serving (optional)