Ingredients

The following ingredients have 6 Servings
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium sweet onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 stalks celery, sliced
  • 2 large carrots, peeled and chopped
  • 1 medium zucchini, diced
  • 28 ounces canned diced tomatoes
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 15 ounce can small white beans, drained and rinsed
  • 15 ounce can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1/2 cup frozen cut green beans (or fresh)
  • 1/2 cup small shell pasta
  • 2 cups baby spinach
  • 2-3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, optional
  • Optional: Vegan Parmesan

Instruction

  • Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, celery, carrots and zucchini and saute for 5-10 minutes, until the vegetables are a bit tender.
  • To the pot, add the diced tomatoes and their juices, vegetable broth, dried herbs (oregano, thyme, basil), white beans, kidney beans, green beans and pasta. Stir. Bring to a boil, then lower heat the heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes, until the pasta is cooked.
  • Stir in the spinach and let it wilt. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve with a loaf of crusty bread, if desired, and sprinkle each bowl with a little fresh parsley and vegan parmesan.