SUPER-QUICK & EASY VEGETABLE (MINESTRONE-INSPIRED) SOUP

SUPER-QUICK & EASY VEGETABLE (MINESTRONE-INSPIRED) SOUP image

Yield 8 bowls

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/2 large onion, diced
2 carrots, peeled & sliced
small dash red pepper flakes
dash dried Italian seasoning or your own combo of basil, oregano, etc.
splash dry white wine (not too much or flavor will be overwhelming - maybe 1-2 tablespoons)
48 oz low-sodium chicken broth
1 can "petite-cut" diced tomatoes in juice, drained
3 stalks celery, sliced thick
1/4 head green cabbage, shredded
2 zucchini, quartered legthwise and sliced into bite-sized pieces
1 bag pre-washed baby spinach
fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

Sautee onion & carrot in stock pot over medium heat in vegetable oil until onion starts to soften, but is not limp. Stir in Italian Seasoning and red pepper flakes, then add white wine and allow to evaporate. Stir in broth and tomatoes, bring to boil, reduce and simmer 5-10 min. Add celery 5 min. more, then cabbage and zucchini. Simmer unil vegetables are soft to pierce with a fork, but not over-cooked. Add black pepper to taste. Remove from heat and stir in fresh baby spinach.