Ingredients

  • 1 medium carrot, halved lengthwise and sliced (3/4 cup)
  • 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans no-salt-added whole tomatoes, undrained and chopped
  • 1 (10 ounce) can low sodium chicken broth
  • 1 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise and sliced (2 cups)
  • 1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans, drained and chopped
  • 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 12 cups onions, chopped
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 12 cup long grain rice, uncooked
  • 2 12 cups water
  • 14 teaspoon salt
  • 14 teaspoon pepper
  • 23 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning

Method

  • Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium high heat.
  • Add onion, carrot and garlic; saute for 3 minutes.
  • Add rice, Italian seasoning, water and whole tomatoes; bring to a boil.
  • Cover, reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes.
  • Add zucchini, salt, pepper, spinach and cannellini beans.
  • Cook an additional 5 minutes.
  • Ladle into individual soup bowls and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.