Mindful Minestrone Soup by Tana Amen

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup vegetable broth or 2 tablespoons coconut oil we prefer broth
• 1 onion coarsely chopped
• 2 celery stalks chopped
• 1 carrot chopped
• 1 zucchini sliced
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 15-ounce can stewed tomatoes
• 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
• 2 cups kidney beans soaked, rinsed, and cooked (only use canned beans in a pinch)
• Shirataki orzo-style noodles (optional)
• 2 cups fresh spinach
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
• salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

1. Heat 1/4 cup vegetable broth for sautéing, or coconut oil if desired. Stir in onion, celery, and carrot. Stir frequently for about 5 minutes.
2. Add zucchini, thyme, and bay leaf, and cook for another 2 minutes.
3. Stir in tomatoes and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 10 minutes. Stir in beans and pasta (if desired), and simmer for 10 minutes.
4. Add spinach and parsley last, just before serving. Stir in and let settle for a minute. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

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