Minestrone (Volumetrics)

Submitted by zeldaz51

"Vegan."

 

• Ready In: 1hr
• Ingredients: 13
• Yields: 8 cups
• Serves: 8

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.

Reviews

[Meghan S.]

So yummy and so easy! Just happened to have everything except the V8. Substituted extra broth and half a can of tomato sauce. Definitely make it again!!