zuppa alla toscana

Ingredients For zuppa alla toscana

• 1/2 c

  olive oil
• 1 md

  onion, chopped
• 2 stalk

  celery, peeled, medium dice
• 2

  carrots, medium dice
• 2 Tbsp

  minced garlic
• 1/2 tsp

  chopped fresh oregano
• 1/2 tsp

  chopped fresh marjoram
• 1/2 tsp

  chopped fresh basil
• 1/4 tsp

  chopped fresh thyme
• 1/4 tsp

  chopped fresh rosemary
• 2 Tbsp

  flour
• 4 c

  water, divided
• 1/2 c

  soy sauce
• 1 can

  (14-1/2 oz.) diced tomatoes with juice
• 2 c

  cooked white beans*
• salt to taste
• pepper to taste
• 1 bunch

  spinach, well washed and chopped, or broccoli
• 1 c

  cooked orechiette pasta
• 2 Tbsp

  chopped italian parsley
• freshly grated parmesan or dry jack cheese