Minestrone with spinach and black Beans

1 tbsp O Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1/2 cup chopped Onions
2 cloves Garlic
2tbsp Tomato paste, 2 tbsp
1 lb fresh spinach coursely chopped
1 1/2 tsp Thyme, ground
1 1/2 Pepper, red or cayenne
3 cups Safeway black Beans (soaked and cooked)
3.5 cups fresh diced tomatoes
4 cups water
1/4 cup Kraft reduced fat Parmesan Cheese
1/4 tsp no sault substitute
1/8 tsp Black pepper

1. In a large saucepan, heat oil over mediom heat. Add onion and garlic, season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring until onions soften (6-8 minutes).Add tomato paste and cook while stirring. Then add spinach, thyme, and red crushed pepper. Cook till 2-4 minutes.
2.Place 1/4 cup of beans in a bowl. Mash them and add them with other beans to mixture. Add 4 cups of water and bring to a boil. cook 10-15 minutes. Sprinkle with parmesan cheee is optional but included in my recipie.

Serving Size: 8