1 tb Olive Oil
1 ea Onion; Md, Chopped
2 ea Celery Stalks; Chopped
2 ea Carrots; Sliced
1 ea Zucchini; Md, Sliced
1/2 c Garbanzo Beans; Canned
8 oz Tomatoes W/Juice; Canned
2 ea Bay Leaves
1/2 ts Italian Herbs
2 c Chicken Broth
1 c Tomato Juice
5 c Water
1 tb Parsley; Fresh, Chopped
1/2 c Fresh Mushrooms; Sliced
2 c Spinach; Fresh, Chopped
1 c Pasta; Cooked
In a 4-quart pot, heat the oil and saute the onion, celery, and carrots. Add the zucchini, garbanzo beans, tomatoes with juice, bay leaves, Italian herbs, broth, tomato juice,and water. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat and cook over medium-high heat until the vegetables are tender, about 30 minutes. Add the parsley, mushrooms, spinach, and pasta. Cook another 7 to 10 minutes. Remove and discard the bay leaves.