SPRING MINESTRONE!

INGREDIENTS:

1.5 - 2 tsp. of sea salt (salt to taste)

1/2 tsp. of dried ginger

1 tsp. of black pepper

1 tsp. of fenugreek powder

1/2 cup of tomato sauce or 3 tbs. of tomato paste

2 bay leaves

1 tsp. of thyme (fresh ideally)

2 cups of spinach

1/2 cup of scallions

16 oz. (1 can) of cannelloni beans

1 cup of leeks small cubes

1/2 lemon squeezed

1 cup of peas

1/2 onion diced

2 tbs. of olive oil

8 - 9 cups of water

PREPARATION:

In a large sauce pot, place all ingredients and bring to a high simmer for approximately 2-3 minutes. Then, lower the flame to a low simmer and cook for 45 min, covered. Enjoy!

You can garnish this dish with 1 tbs. of fresh cilantro or parsley.