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Minestrone (Volumetrics)
 
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 45 Minutes
Ready In: 60 Minutes
Servings: 8
Vegan.
Ingredients:
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup shredded carrot
1 cup water
1 1/2 cups low-sodium vegetable juice (v8)
3 cups vegetable broth
1 1/4 cups cored diced tomatoes
3/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried oregano
black pepper
3/4 cup small whole wheat pasta, cooked separately (shells or other shape)
1 cup canned cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
3 cups shredded spinach
Directions:
1. Heat the oil in a 4 to 5 quart pan over medium heat. Add onions and carrots and cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
2. Add the water, juice, broth, tomatoes, thyme, oregano, and pepper. Bring the soup to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer, covered, for 30 minutes.
3. Add the cooked pasta, beans, and spinach and cook on medium-low until spinach wilts.
By RecipeOfHealth.com