"Hearty meals, like this Chunky Vegetable and Spinach Soup, are heart-healthy and filling. This is cold-weather soup, so serve it with crusty bread!..."
INGREDIENTS
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 large onion, (finely chopped)
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2 cloves garlic, (minced)
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1 teaspoon dried thyme
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1 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
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2 whole bay leaves
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4 large carrots, (peeled and sliced into 1/4 inch rounds)
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4 stalks celery, (sliced 1/4 inch thick)
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1 large rutabaga, (peeled and cut into 1 inch cubes)
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3 large potatoes, (peeled and cut into 1 inch cubes)
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1 large butternut squash, (peeled and cut into 1 inch cubes)
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4 cups vegetable stock
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4 cups water
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4 cups baby spinach leaves, (washed)