Vegetarian Minestrone

By McLean

Ingredients

• 1 cup diced carrots
• 1/2 cup diced celery
• 1/2 cup diced onion
• 3 chopped cloves of garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon oregano
• 1 (16 oz.) can diced tomatoes and 5 cans of water
• 1 medium zucchini, diced
• 1 cup chopped spinach (or 1/2 pkg. frozen)
• 1 (16 oz.) can kidney beans, drained
• Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

Step 1

Saute the first four ingredients in a large pot in olive oil until tender crisp.

Add the remaining ingredients and bring to a boil and add 1 cup small pasta. Simmer until pasta is al dente.

Best served with great grated parmesan cheese.

Note: You can also add any other veggies you like with the zucchini and spinach, such as broccoli, cauliflower, sliced mushrooms, etc.