INGREDIENTS
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2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
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•2 cups chopped onions, (2 medium)
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•2 cups chopped celery, (4 medium stalks)
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•1 cup chopped green bell pepper, (1 medium)
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•4 cloves garlic, minced
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•3 cups chopped cabbage
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•3 cups chopped cauliflower, (about 1/2 medium)
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•2 cups chopped carrots, (4 medium)
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•2 cups green beans, cut into 1-inch pieces, or frozen, thawed
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•8 cups low-sodium vegetable broth, or chicken broth
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•2 cups water
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•1 15-ounce can tomato sauce
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•1 14-ounce can diced tomatoes
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•1 15-ounce can kidney or pinto beans, rinsed
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•1 bay leaf
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•4 cups chopped fresh spinach, or one 10-ounce package frozen chopped spinach, thawed
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•1/2 cup thinly sliced fresh basil
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•10 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese