Chunky Minestrone

Ingredients

• 1 medium carrot, halved lengthwise and sliced (3/4 cup)
• 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans no-salt-added whole tomatoes, undrained and chopped
• 1 (10 ounce) can low sodium chicken broth
• 1 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise and sliced (2 cups)
• 1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans, drained and chopped
• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1 12 cups onions, chopped
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 12 cup long grain rice, uncooked
• 2 12 cups water
• 14 teaspoon salt
• 14 teaspoon pepper
• 23 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning