Slow Cooker Italian Soup with Spinach - Plant-Based Cooking

Ingredients

• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 small yellow onion (diced)
• 3 cups homemade vegetable broth
• 1 14.5 oz can Italian-style diced tomatoes ((no salt))
• 1 14.5 oz can fire-roasted diced tomatoes ((no salt))
• 1 can pinto beans
• 2 large carrots (sliced)
• 2 ribs celery (sliced)
• 2 small red potatoes (½” cubed)
• 1 large green bell pepper (chopped)
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• 2 tsp dried oregano
• 1/2 - 1 tbsp dried basil
• 3/4 cup whole wheat Orzo pasta, ( uncooked)
• 2-3 cups fresh spinach (packed)
• salt and black pepper (to taste)