Angel Hair and Fresh Vegetable Soup

Ingredients

• 1 medium carrot, peeled and thinly sliced
• 1 medium sweet red pepper, seeded and cut into very thin slices
• 1 quart water
• 1 quart low sodium vegetable broth
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 cup fresh spinach, thinly sliced
• 1/4 lb fresh mushrooms, thinly sliced
• 2 ounces angel hair pasta, broken in quarters
• 3 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated

Directions

1. 1

   Combine first seven ingredients in a large pot and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes or just until vegetables are tender.

2. 2

   Add spinach, mushrooms and angel hair pasta. Simmer 3 to 4 minutes or until pasta is al dente.

3. 3

   Ladle into serving bowls, and sprinkle each with Parmesan cheese.