December 2014

Ingredients

• 1 T olive or canola oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 carrots, peeled and chopped
• 2 ribs celery, chopped
• 1 can reduced-sodium diced tomatoes
• 1 c reduced- sodium chicken broth
• 2 c reduced- sodium vegetable juice
• 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 T dried basil
• 1 t dried oregano
• black pepper, to taste
• 2 c. fresh baby spinach, stems removed