Multi-Bean Minestrone
1Cup chopped onion
1 C. chopped carrots
1 C. chopped celery
3 cloves garlic
2 T. olive oil
1 28 0z can tomatoes
1 tsp. Basil
1 tsp oregano
½ tsp chilli flakes
2 cups of stock
1 cup chopped zucchini
½ bag baby spinach
3 cans of beans of different kinds drained and rinsed ( chick peas, romano, Kidney, white, lentils)
Salt and Pepper
Grated Parmesan cheese
Saute onion, carrot , celery and garlic in oil in large pot for 2-3 mins.. Add tomatoes, herbs, chilli flakes, stock and zucchini. Simmer for 10 mins.
Add beans and simmer for 5 mins.
Serve with good bread and sprinkle with parmesan. Will freeze very well. Is very thick!!!