MINESTRONE (VOLUMETRICS)

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Make and share this Minestrone (Volumetrics) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by zeldaz51

Categories     Vegan

Time 1h

Yield 8 cups, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

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

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a 4 to 5 quart pan over medium heat. Add onions and carrots and cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • 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.
  • Add the cooked pasta, beans, and spinach and cook on medium-low until spinach wilts.

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