Chunky Lentil Farro Minestrone - Delicious Living

Ingredients

• 1 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil or grapeseed oil
• 1 medium yellow onion (chopped)
• 2 medium carrots (chopped)
• 1 small zucchini (cut into 1/2 inch chunks)
• 2 celery stalks (sliced)
• 1 large red bell pepper (sliced into 1/2 inch chunks)
• 2 cloves garlic (peeled and minced)
• 2 Tbsp tomato paste
• 2 tsp Italian seasoning
• 3/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 tsp dried red pepper flakes
• 2 large tomatoes (chopped)
• 5 cups begetable broth
• 1 cup green lentils
• 3/4 cup farro
• 2 dried bay leaves
• 4 cups spinach
• 2 Tbsp red wine vinegar
• 1/3 cup flat-leaf parsley