Summer Vegetable Soup

Ingredients:

1 medium carrot, chopped
1 small zucchini, chopped
1 small yellow squash, chopped
1 small red onion, chopped
2 TBS olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 cans chicken broth
4 C fresh spinach
1 can great northern beans
1 can diced tomatoes (undrained)
1 tsp thyme
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp oregano
1/4 tsp pepper
1/4 C Parmesan cheese (freshly grated)

Saute carrot, zucchini, yellow squash, and onion until tender. Add garlic, saute for 1 minute. Add broth, spinach, beans, tomatoes, thyme, salt, oregano, and pepper.

Bring to a boil. Reduce heat. Simmer uncovered for 15 minutes, or until tender. Before serving, sprinkle with cheese.