Tuscan Minestrone with Lentils

Ingredients

• 1 T. mild olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1/2 t. crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 qt. water
• 1 1/4 qt. canned chicken broth
• 1 1/2 cup washed lentils
• 1 leek (white part), sliced
• 3 large carrots, sliced
• 3 celery stalks (with leaves), sliced
• 2 potatoes, cubed
• 1 cup green beans, sliced
• 12 oz. can of tomato sauce
• 1 T. dried Italian seasoning, crushed
• 1/2 t. Cajun red pepper seasoning
• 2 zuccini, coarsely chopped
• 14 oz. can of kidney beans, drained
• 14 oz. can of stewed tomatoes, chopped
• 1/2 cup orzo
• 10 oz. package frozen spinach, thawed and drained