INGREDIENTS
2 tbsp
olive oil
6
bacon slices (, diced)
1
yellow onion (, diced)
3
carrots (, diced)
1
small zucchini (, halved lengthwise and sliced into half-moons)
salt and freshly ground pepper (, to taste)
2
to 3 garlic cloves (, minced)
3
sprigs fresh thyme (, leaves only)
2 cans
((14-ounces each) diced tomatoes)
8 cups
vegetable broth
1
bay leaf
1 cup
whole wheat ditali pasta
1 15 ounce can
cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
1
bag ((10 ounces) fresh baby spinach leaves)