Recipe Name Hearty Vegetable Soup Submitted by dcpamom Recipe Description Can be eaten as a meal Quantity 0 Quantity Unit Prep Time (minutes) 10 Cook Time (minutes) 20 Ready In (minutes) 30

Ingredients Amount Measure Ingredient 2 teaspoons olive oil 1 cup, chopped Onion, chopped 3/4 cup, chopped Carrots 1/2 cup, diced celery 4 cups chicken broth, organic free range, Pacific 28 ounces diced tomatoes (28 oz can) 2 cups beans, canned (15oz), drained 3 teaspoons garlic minced 1/4 teaspoon thyme, dry, ground 1 package (10 oz) Spinach, frozen, chopped, thawed and well drained 1 cup green beans,canned 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1 block Tofu, firm Steps Sequence Step 1 Take oil and put in dutch oven with carrots, onions and celery. Cook until soft. 2 Add chicken broth, tomatoes, beans, tofu, garlic and thyme. Cook for 10 minutes. 3 Add spinach, green beans, salt and pepper. Cover and simmer 10 minutes or until vegetables are soft.