WARM MY HEART MINESTRONE

INGREDIENTS:

2 large carrots (cut in half and then cut in half-moon shapes)

2 celery stalks (cut similar to carrots)

1/2 yellow onion large dice

2 cups of spinach

1/2 jar of Italian sauce (or 3 plum tomatoes diced)

1 can of red kidney beans (water and all)

32 oz. of water

1.5 tsp. of sea salt (or salt to taste)

1 tsp. of black pepper

2 yellow or gold potatoes medium diced

1 cup of string beans (optional)

3 tbs of olive oil

PREPARATION:

In a large saucepot, add the oil and spices and saute for 2 minutes.

Next, add all diced ingredients, including spinach. Mix for about 1 minute.

Then, place the beans and water.

Mix thoroughly.

Simmer on medium heat for about 45 - 60 minutes, covered.

Turn the soup off and let it sit.

Note: the minestrone is without any grain or pasta. You can separately cook rice, farro, quinoa, or small pasta such as shells, tubettini, barley (more for kapha) elbows, farfalle (bow tie). Add this to a bowl and then ladle the minestrone into it. Making this separate from the minestrone helps prevent the rice or pasta from swelling or breaking down in the soup over time. Do not add any form of cheese to this mixture as it is not compatible with this meal, according to Ayurveda.

Remember to ENJOY!