Miraculous Minestone

Miraculous Minestrone

Fun Factoid: The earliest evidence of human beings eating soup was 6000 BC. The main ingredient was hippopotamus.

Serves 2

Ingredients:
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 medium carrots, chopped
1.5 cups chopped cabbage
1 large Vidalia onion, chopped
3 garlic gloves, minced
3 cups water
1 (15 oz) can Italian stewed tomatoes, undrained
3 cubes vegetable bouillon
1 cup fresh spinach, shredded
1 can cannellini beans, drained
2/3 cup cooked ziti or other small pasta
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:

1. In a large saucepan, heat olive oil.
2. Toss in carrots, cabbage, and onion and sauté for 5 minutes.
3. Add water, tomatoes, and bouillon.
4. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 20-25 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
5. Stir in spinach, pasta, cannellini beans, and pepper; heat through.