Soup Recipe
Fill your child’s thermos with soup for a hearty, warm meal.
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Ingredients
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Soup Ingredients
Method
Cooking Directions
- 1
Sauté Vegetables
In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, diced carrots, and diced celery. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes until softened.
- 2
Add Garlic
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- 3
Combine Broth and Tomatoes
Pour in the vegetable broth and add the canned diced tomatoes (with juice). Stir to combine.
- 4
Add Beans and Seasonings
Add the rinsed kidney beans, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Bring the mixture to a boil.
- 5
Simmer the Soup
Reduce the heat to low and let the soup simmer for 20-25 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
- 6
Add Spinach
Stir in the chopped fresh spinach and cook for an additional 5 minutes until wilted.
- 7
Serve
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve hot, or fill a thermos for a warm meal on the go.
