Magic Minestrone

Name: Magic Minestrone
Ingredients: 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 cup chopped onion; 1 cup chopped celery; 1 teaspoon thyme; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 30 ounces broth; 3 carrots, diced; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes; 1 lb zucchini, cut into 1/2 inch slices; 1/4 lb green beans, cut in 1 inch pieces; 3 cups water; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 cup quick-cooking barley; 1 (15 ounce) can white beans; 8 cups spinach leaves

15 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped celery
1 teaspoon thyme
1 tablespoon olive oil
30 ounces broth
3 carrots, diced
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 lb zucchini, cut into 1/2 inch slices
1/4 lb green beans, cut in 1 inch pieces
3 cups water
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup quick-cooking barley
1 (15 ounce) can white beans
8 cups spinach leaves

Directions

1

In a large pot, over medium heat, cook the garlic, onion, celery and thyme in the olive oil, stirring, for 2 minutes, or until softened.
2

Add the broth, carrots, tomatoes, zucchini, green beans, water and salt.
3

Bring to a boil.
4

Add barley.
5

Reduce heat, simmer 15 minutes.
6

Stir in white beans and spinach, cook 5 more minutes.