Ingredients
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spray vegetable oil, preferabbly Olive oil
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1 onion, chopped
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2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
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4 ounces mushrooms, thinly sliced
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3 (14 ounce) cans vegetable broth
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3/4 lb tiny new potatoes, quartered
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1/2 lb baby carrots, scrubbed, 1 inch pieces
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1/4 teaspoon salt (or more)
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1 1/2 teaspoons fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
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8 thin asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces
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1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
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1/2 teaspoon chili flakes (or less)
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shaved parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Lightly spray a large saucepan with oil.
- Over medium heat saute the onion, garlic and mushrooms, stirring for apprx 3 minutes.
- Add Broth,potatoes, carrots and salt, bring to a boil, cover and simmer 5 minutes.
- Add Thyme,asparagus,beans and chili flakes.
- Cover and cook a further 5 minutes or until the vegetables are cooked.
- To serve spoon into bowls and add some shaved parmesan cheese on top if desired.