Low-Sodium V8 Minestrone - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 large onion
4 garlic cloves
2 teaspoons low sodium soy sauce (optional)
1 zucchini
1/2 cup carrot
2 stalks celery
2 cups green beans
1 small potato
1 1/2 cups canned white beans
46 ounces low-sodium tomato juice (such as V8)
2 cups water
1 teaspoon basil
1 teaspoon oregano
1 cup Baby Spinach

Preparation

Pour V8 juice, water, spices, and soy sauce (if you're not watching your sodium intake too closely) into a 2.5 quart crockpot.
Chop the onion, garlic, zucchini, carrots, celery, green beans, and potato; add to the crockpot.
Cook on low for 8-10 hours.
Before serving, stir in baby spinach and heat until wilted.
Ladle into individual serving bowls (I prefer this soup in oversized cappuccino mugs) and serve with fresh salad and/or warm whole wheat rolls for a healthy and hearty meal.