Tuscan Minestrone - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (14 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 tablespoon olive oil, extra virgin
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, crushed
1 onion, chopped
2 1/2 quarts water
1 leek, sliced
3 carrots, sliced
3 stalks celery, sliced
2 potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 cup green beans, sliced
1 1/2 cups tomato sauce
1 tablespoon mixed Italian herbs
2 zucchini, chopped
1 1/2 cups cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
14 1/2 ounces stewed tomatoes
1/2 cup orzo pasta
2 cups spinach, chopped

Preparation

Place oil in 6 quart saucepan.
Add beans, garlic, bay leaf, red pepper flakes, onion.
Saute 5 minutes.
Add water.
Bring to boil.
Simmer 1 hour.
Add leek, carrots, celery, potatoes, green beans, tomato sauce, herb blend, and pepper.
Cook 30 minutes.
Add zucchini, beans, tomatoes.
Cook 15 minutes.
Add orzo and spinach.
Cook 15 minutes.