1 small minced onion, or Spice World Easy Onion (found in produce section)
1/2 c. chopped zucchini
1/2 c. Italian green beans
1/2 stalk chopped celery, optional
4 cloves minced garlic, or Spice World minced garlic (found in the produce section)
4 c. vegetable or chicken broth
2 (15 oz.) cans red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
2 (15 oz.) cans white beans, rinsed and drained
14 oz. can diced tomatoes, drained, I use Del Monte with basil, garlic, and oregano, undrained
1/2 c. shredded carrot, optional
2 T. parsley
1 1/2 t. oregano*
1 1/2 t. salt
1/2 t. pepper
1/2 t. basil*
1/4 t. thyme*
3 c. hot water
4 c. fresh baby spinach, I substitute broccoli, since I can't have spinach.
1/2 c. small shell pasta
parmesan cheese
Measure oil into large stock pot and heat on medium. Place onion, celery, garlic, green beans, and zucchini in pot and saute for 5 minutes or until onions become translucent. Add broth, tomatoes, white and red beans, carrots, hot water and spices* to pot. Bring to a boil and then reduce to a simmer for 20 minutes. Add spinach/broccoli and pasta and cook an additional 20 minutes. Recipe may be doubled.
Measure oil into large stock pot and heat on medium. Place onion, celery, garlic, green beans, and zucchini in pot and saute for 5 minutes or until onions become translucent. Add broth, tomatoes, white and red beans, carrots, hot water and spices* to pot. Bring to a boil and then reduce to a simmer for 20 minutes. Add spinach/broccoli and pasta and cook an additional 20 minutes. Recipe may be doubled.
*can also use Italian seasoning, instead of individual spices
May also be made in the crockpot. Place a liner in crockpot, add all ingredients, except oil, pasta and broccoli. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4. Stir, add the pasta and broccoli/spinach during the last half hour. Top with parmesan cheese. Serve with crackers, broccoli cornbread, Caesar salad, or grilled cheese sandwiches, whichever you prefer.
This is a very hearty and filling soup.
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