Vegetable Minestrone Zuppa

Ingredients

• 6 cups Vegetable Broth, or Nourish Broth
• 1 ¹⁄₂ tsp Vegetable Broth Mix
• 1 cup boiling water
• 2 cups diced or crushed tomatoes
• 2 celery stalks, sliced
• 2 carrots, finely diced
• 1 small onion, diced
• 1 cup cabbage, finely chopped
• 1 tbsp French Onion Dip Mix
• 2 tsp Spinach Dip Mix
• 1 can (14 oz/398 ml) kidney beans
• ¹⁄₂ cup whole-wheat or gluten-free pasta
• Sea Salt, to taste
• Black Pepper, to taste
• ¹⁄₄ cup grated Parmesan cheese, optional

Preparation

1. Combine tomatoes and Broth in Multipurpose Pot. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce temperature to medium-high.
2. Add next 6 ingredients and simmer for 30 minutes.
3. Stir in beans and pasta. Cover and bring back to a boil for 10 minutes or until pasta is tender, stirring twice. Season with Salt and Pepper.
4. Remove from heat and serve. Sprinkle individual servings with grated parmesan, if desired.