Cookwith - Cozy 25-Minute Hearty Vegetable & Bean Soup

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
• 2 celery stalks, sliced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
• 6 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
• 1 (15 oz) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup small pasta (ditalini or elbow macaroni)
• 2 cups baby spinach
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• Juice of 1/2 lemon
• Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish