"This Minestrone Soup is classic comfort food in a bowl. This vegetarian Italian soup is loaded with veggies and lots of great flavors!..."
INGREDIENTS
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1/4 cup olive oil
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1 medium onion (chopped)
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2 medium carrots (chopped)
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2 stalks celery (chopped)
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3 cloves garlic (minced)
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1 cup green beans (canned, drained and chopped)
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15 oz red kidney beans ((1 can))
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1 cup corn (frozen or canned)
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1 tbsp Italian seasoning
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1 tsp garlic powder
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1 tsp onion powder
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1 tsp salt (or to taste)
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1 tsp pepper ( or to taste)
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2 bay leaves
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2 tbsp tomato paste
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28 oz diced tomatoes (1 large can)
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6 cups vegetable broth (or chicken broth)
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1 cup pasta (small pasta such as elbow, tubular or small shell)
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2 cups spinach (chopped, or kale)
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1 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
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1/4 cup Parmesan cheese (freshly grated)