Minestrone Soup

INGREDIENTS

3 tbsp

extra virgin olive oil

1 cup

minced white onion (about 1 sm onion)

1/2 cup

chopped zucchini

1/2 cup

frozen Italian cut green beans

1/4 cup

celery (minced (about 1/2 stalk))

4 tsp

minced garlic (about 4 cloves)

4 cups

vegetable broth

2 15 ounce cans

red kidney beans, drained

2 15 ounce cans

small white beans, drained

1 14 ounce can

diced tomatoes

1/2 cup

carrots (shredded)

2 tbsp

fresh parsley (minced)

1 1/2 tsp

oregano – dried

1 1/2 tsp

salt

1/2 tsp

pepper – ground black

1/2 tsp

basil – dried

1/4 tsp

thyme – dried

3 cups

hot water

4 cups

fresh baby spinach

1 cup

small shell pasta