Recipe for Classic Zuppa di Minestrone

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 red or yellow onion, chopped—red onions have a higher nutrient value
• 3/4 red cabbage, thinly sliced in 1-inch lengths
• 1 stalk celery, chopped
• 3/4 carrots, sliced
• 2 garlic, minced
• Broth for sautéing
• 1 vegetable broth
• 3 hot water
• 3/4 green beans, cut in 1-inch pieces (peas can be substituted)
• 1 Chicken-Style Seasoning
• 1 chives, dried
• 1 fresh parsley, minced or 1 teaspoon, dried
• 1 basil
• 1/2 salt
• 1/2 oregano
• 2 chopped fresh spinach
• 3/4-1 zucchini, sliced
• 2/3 pasta sauce
• 1 can (14-oz.) petite-diced tomatoes
• 1 can cannellini beans or kidney beans, well-rinsed
• 1/2 rounded whole grain pasta spirals