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                    A light, but hearty veggie soup. Great with a grilled cheese sandwich, or just with some crackers (I like it with cheese crackers) Perfect for Spring :) Ingredients: 
                    
                        
                                                1 1/2 cups dried small pasta (i used mini bow ties)  |  
                                                2 tablespoons olive oil  |  
                                                1 small onion, diced  |  
                                                2 stalks of celery, chopped  |  
                                                2 carrots, peeled and chopped  |  
                                                1 bell pepper, seeded and chopped  |  
                                                1 medium sized zucchini, chopped  |  
                                                4-6 oz of sliced mushrooms  |  
                                                3-5 oz of spinach  |  
                                                6 oz of fresh green beans, cut into pieces  |  
                                                1 cup frozen peas  |  
                                                1 cup frozen corn  |  
                                                1 14.5 oz can petite diced tomatoes, drained  |  
                                                2 teaspoons crushed garlic  |  
                                                6 cups vegetable broth (or chicken broth if you prefer)  |  
                                                salt and pepper to taste  |  
                                                
                     
                    Directions: 
                    
                        
                            
                                1. Cook pasta. Set aside. 2. Heat oil in large soup pot. 3. Add onion, carrots, celery, and bell pepper to pot. 4. Saute over med-high heat for about 5 minutes. 5. Add zucchini, mushrooms, spinach, and green beans, and saute until all vegetables are tender. 6. Now add the peas, corn, tomatoes, and garlic. Saute for a few more minutes. 7. Add the broth and bring to a boil for 5 minutes. 8. Season with salt and pepper to taste.                              | 
                         
                         
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