Ingredients:

5 cups low sodium veggie broth

1 can rinsed and drained black beans (will be added last)

1 can rinsed and drained northern beans (will be added last)

2 cups raw spinach chopped (will be added last)

1 cup carrots cut into small cubes

1 cup cooked barley (optional)

1 tbsp. nutritional yeast (optional)

seasoning

1 tsp old bay seasoning

1 tbsp. smoked paprika

1 tsp onion powder

1 tsp oregano

1 tsp thyme

½ tsp cayenne pepper (or less to reduce the heat)

1 tsp garlic powder

¼ tsp black pepper

Directions:

1. Combine all the ingredients (leaving out only the beans and spinach) bring to a simmer.

2. Simmer for about 10 mins. Then add the beans and spinach.

3. Simmer 5 more mins and it will be ready to serve.

Bon Appetit!