Ingredients:

• Meyer Lemon Extra virgin olive oil
• 1 Large russet potato peeled, diced into small cubes
• 1 medium yellow onion chopped
• 1 15- oz can diced tomatoes
• 1 tablespoon Pomegranate Balsamic Vinegar
• 1 tablespoon ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon Spanish paprika
• Salt and pepper
• 5 cups low sodium vegetable broth, or broth of your choice
• 8- oz frozen spinach, no need to thaw
• 15- oz can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 15- oz can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
• 15- oz can chickpeas, drained
• Basil leaves for garnish optional
• ⅓ cup toasted pine nuts for garnish optional
• For Tomato Pesto Sauce:
• 2-3 large garlic cloves, you can start with less garlic if you're not sure
• 1 ½ cup diced fresh tomatoes
• 15-20 large basil leaves
• ½ cup Meyer Lemon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• Salt and pepper
• ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions:

In a large Dutch oven or heavy pot, heat two tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat until shimmering but not smoking. Add the diced potatoes and onions. Cook for about 4-5 minutes, tossing regularly.

Add the canned diced tomatoes, balsamic vinegar, spices, salt and pepper. Stir to combine. Cover and cook for another 4 minutes.

Uncover, add the vegetable broth and frozen spinach. Raise the heat to medium-high and bring to a boil for 4 minutes or so. Add the kidney beans, cannellini beans, and chickpeas. Bring back to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and cook for another 15 to 20 minutes (potatoes should be tender at this point).

While the soup is cooking, make the tomato pesto. In the bowl of a food processor fitted with a blade, place the garlic and fresh tomatoes. Pulse a few times to combine. Add the basil and puree. While the processor is running, drizzle in the olive oil a little bit at a time. Transfer the thick tomato pesto to a bowl, and stir in the grated Parmesan.

When the soup is ready, remove from heat. Stir in the tomato pesto.
Transfer to serving bowls. Top each bowl with a few basil leaves and toasted pine nuts. Enjoy with your favorite crusty bread!