Zuppa Alla Toscana

Directions:

Heat olive oil over medium heat on a 4 quart pot. Add onion, celery and carrot. Cook over medium heat for 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook another minute.

Blend flour with 1 cup water; add to pot along with the dried herbs. Stir and cook for 1 minute.

Add remaining 3 cups water, soy sauce, tomatoes and ditalini.

Cover and simmer for 30 minutes to allow flavors to blend and pasta to cook. Add spinach and cannellini beans, simmer for 3 minutes more. Season with salt and pepper.

Garnish with chopped parsley and a generous amount of grated cheese.