Minestrone With a Twist – STRONGERWITHKM

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp evoo
• 1 med yellow onion
• 2 medium carrots
• 2 stalks of celery
• 2 zucchini
• 2 cloves of garlic
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 4-5 sprigs of fresh thyme
• 1 can of diced tomatoes
• 2 1/2 cups of vegetable broth
• 3 cups of water
• 1 1/2 tbsp coarse salt
• 1 tsp chilli flakes
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 cup pot barley (the twist)
• 2 cups of fresh spinach