a really nice TUSCAN MINESTRONE soup..

Sweat:

3t. olive oil

2c. onion

2 c. fennel bulb, sliced

1 c. celery

1c. carrot

4 garlic cloves, smashed

 

stir in and bring to boil then reduce and simmer 20 min:

4 c. veggie broth

1 can diced tomatoes in juice

 

 sauté in non-stick skillet and add:

1c. zuchinni

 

1 can cannelloni beans, drained and rinsed

2t. pesto

salt and red pepper flakes to taste

sauté in batches in 1t. olive oil:

4c. spinach

Put spinach in bowls and pour soup over top.

a.clay