Minestrone Soup

Source: glutenfreeweek
Prep time: 15 minutes	Cooking time: 35 minutes	Total time: 50 minutes

Description

Minestrone Soup imported from Recipe Import

Ingredients

3 c

chicken broth

1 cn

(28-ounce) diced tomatoes

1 cn

(15-ounce) white (cannellini or navy) beans, drained

carrots (peeled and chopped)

celery stalk (chopped)

1 t

dried thyme

1⁄2 t

dried sage

bay leaves

2 c

gluten-free elbow pasta

zucchini (chopped)

1⁄2 c

frozen spinach ( defrosted)

4 T

grated Parmesan cheese

salt and pepper

1⁄2 lb

italian sausage (optional)

Instructions

In a large pot, combine broth, tomatoes, beans, carrots, celery, onion, thyme, sage, bay leaves, and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and black pepper. Let simmer for 20 minutes, then add pasta, zucchini and spinach and cook for 15 more minutes. Take out the bay leaves, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and serve.