Magnificent Minestrone

Directions

1. 1

   1 c Cooked AM Garbanzo Beans 1 c Cooked AM Adzuki Beans 1 c Cooked AM Kidney Beans 1 1/2 qt Water or vegetable stock 1/2 c AM Pearled Barley

2. 2

   chopped 1 Carrot

3. 3

   thinly sliced 16 oz Whole peeled tomatoes -- chopped 12 oz Tomato juice 2 tb Unrefined olive oil 1 Onion

4. 4

   chopped 1/2 c Parsley, chopped 1/2 c Spinach, chopped 2 Garlic cloves

5. 5

   mashed 1 ts Oregano 1 Bay leaf 4 tb Red wine 2 tb Parmesan cheese 2 tb Tamari soy sauce Salt to taste Saute onion, parsley, spinach, garlic

6. 6

   Mix all ingredients except wine, soy sauce, and parmesan cheese

7. 7

   Simmer covered for 1 hour

8. 8

   Stir in wine, soy sauce and Parmesan cheese before serving