Minestrone Soup

Total Time: 45 minutes
Serves: 4
 
Ingredients

• 1 Tbsp olive oil
• ½ sweet onion, chopped
• 2 celery stalks, chopped
• 3 large carrots, chopped
• 1 tsp minced garlic
• 1 tsp dried parsley
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp dried basil
• Dash of salt and pepper
• 2 cups spinach, chopped
• 28 oz can, no sodium diced tomatoes
• 4 cups no sodium added vegetable broth
• 1 can red kidney beans, no sodium, rinsed and drained
• 1 ½ cups uncooked high protein gluten-free pasta

 
Directions

1. In a large pot cook and stir the oil, carrots, celery and onion over medium-high heat until softened, about 5 minutes.
2. Add the seasoning and cook 1 minute. Add the spinach, tomatoes, broth and beans. Cover and simmer for about 15 minutes or until carrots are tender.
3. Stir in pasta, cover and simmer for 5-10 minutes or until pasta reaches desired tenderness.