Minestrone

Ingredients

• 1 28-ounce can diced tomatoes
• 1 32-ounce container vegetable or low-sodium chicken broth
• 1 15-ounce can cannellini (or other white) beans
• 1 15-ounce can kidney beans (optional)
• 1 9- or 16-ounce package frozen green beans
• kosher salt and black pepper
• 1 5-ounce bag fresh spinach or one 10-ounce box frozen spinach, thawed
• 1/2 cup (2 ounces) grated Parmesan
• crusty bread

Directions

1. In a large pot, over medium heat, bring the tomatoes and their liquid to a simmer. Cook for 2 minutes.
2. Add the broth, cannellini, and kidney beans (if using) and bring to a simmer. Add the green beans and cook until tender, about 3 minutes.
3. Add ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon pepper, and spinach and stir until wilted.
4. Ladle the soup into bowls and sprinkle with the Parmesan. Serve with the bread.