92. Minestrone Soup

Ingredients:

• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 carrots, peeled, cubed
• 1 stalk celery, sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cups spinach, finely sliced
• 4 stalks celery, chopped
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 14 ounces canned diced tomatoes
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/2 cup elbow pasta
• 7.5 ounces canned white beans
• 1 tablespoon pesto
• 1/4 cup parmesan

Method:

• Set Sauté option. Add oil and onions, carrot, celery and garlic and sauté until soft.

• Add rest of the ingredients except cheese.  Set Soup option. When done, let the steam release naturally.

• Add cheese and serve. Ladle into individual soup bowls and serve hot.