Lunch: Garden Minestrone Recipe

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Spinach

Health and fertility benefits of Garden Minestrone Recipe

Fresh spinach is an excellent source of vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, and vitamin B6, all of which have significant roles in reducing inflammation in the body, all of which help in the case of infertility.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
7 medium carrots, chopped
7 celery ribs, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
3 medium zucchini, chopped
2 yellow summer squash (about 3 cups), chopped
2 bay leaves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon dried sage leaves
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 cans (15-1/2 ounces each) great northern beans, rinsed and drained, divided
1 can (15 ounces) crushed tomatoes
2 cartons (32 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 cup uncooked ditalini or other small pasta
12 cups chopped fresh spinach (12 ounces)

Instructions

In a 6-quart stockpot, heat oil over medium heat. Add carrots, celery and onion; cook until tender, 6-8 minutes. Add zucchini, yellow squash and seasonings; cook and stir until squashes are crisp-tender, 4-6 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer.
Mash 1/2 cup beans with a fork. Stir mashed beans and tomatoes into vegetables. Add broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 10-12 minutes.
Stir in pasta and remaining beans; return to a boil. Cook, uncovered, 7-9 minutes or just until pasta is tender. Discard bay leaves. Stir in spinach; cook until spinach is wilted.

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