Make this recipe a recipe that people in that category can eat. categories: ['low_sugar'], recipe: in a large pot, over medium heat, cook the garlic, onion, celery and thyme in the olive oil, stirring, for 2 minutes, or until softened. add the broth, carrots, tomatoes, zucchini, green beans, water and salt. bring to a boil. add barley. reduce heat, simmer 15 minutes. stir in white beans and spinach, cook 5 more minutes.

Target recipe: in a dutch oven combine the tomatoes, water, beans, broth, sweet pepper, seasoning, and pasta. bring to boiling over high heat. reduce heat to medium. cook, covered, for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, just until pasta is barely tender. stir in spinach. ladle into soup bowl. top with parmesan cheese and/or fresh basil. change up: for a heartier version of this soup, substitute browned italian sausage or cut-up chicken for the garbanzo beans. vary the greens by swapping chopped fresh chard or kale for the spinach.