"A fresh and easy recipe for classic minestrone soup...."
INGREDIENTS
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2 Tbsp. olive oil
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1 small onion, diced
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1 small zucchini, diced
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1 small yellow squash, diced
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2 small carrots, diced
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2 celery stalks, diced
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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1/2 cup dry red wine (optional)
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5-6 cups chicken or vegetable stock
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1 tsp. dried oregano
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1 tsp. dried thyme
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1/4 tsp. black pepper
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1/8 tsp. red pepper flakes
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2 bay leaves
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1 (28 oz) can reduced sodium diced tomatoes, with juices
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2 (15 oz) cans beans, rinsed and drained (I used 1 can each of black beans and Great Northern)
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3 cups chopped fresh baby spinach or kale
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1/2 cup dried pasta
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salt and pepper
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freshly-grated Parmesan for serving