Healthy Minestrone Soup (Gluten-Free)

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
• 2 medium carrots, peeled and chopped
• 2 medium ribs celery, chopped
• 1 zucchini, chopped
• 1 yukon gold potato cubbed (about 1 cup)
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 can (5oz) tomato paste
• 1 large can (28 oz) diced tomatoes, with their liquid
• 4 cups (32 oz) vegetable broth
• 2 cups water
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (add more for more spice)
• 1 cup green peas
• 1 cup brown rice pasta (or other gluten free pasta)
• 1 can (15 oz) white beans, rinsed and drained
• 2 cups baby spinach