Shelf Stable Minestrone Soup

1 onion, diced
olive oil

1 Tab. Italian seasoning

1 1.2 Tab. tomato paste

1 carton chicken or vegetable broth

1 can drained and rinsed kidney beans

1 quart tomatoes

1 can cannellini beans

1 bay leaf

salt and pepper to taste

1 can spinach

2 cups dry pasta

garlic powder

onion powder

cayenne, optional

sugar, optional

Parmesan cheese, for garnish

Cook onion in oil until translucent. Add Italian seasoning and tomato paste. Add 1 cup of broth and stir thoroughly. Add in kidney beans, tomatoes, cannellini beans and the rest of the broth. Add the rest of the ingredients, one at a time, stirring in between. Boil until pasta is cooked. Serve with parmesan cheese.