Minestrone

This recipe is an adaptation of The Barefoot Contessa's Winter Minestrone. It was easy, satisfying and creates a lot of leftovers.

Minestrone

Saute:                        

2 carrots,chopped bite sized

1 potato, chopped bite sized

handful of green beans cut small

1 can whole tomatoes (28 oz) mashed

1 can cannelli beans
1 carton vegetable broth

2 T. quinoa (uncooked)

1 t. thyme

1 t. basil

1 t. red pepper flakes

salt and pepper to taste

spinach can be added right before serving time