Spring Vegetable Quinoa Minestrone recipes

Name: Spring Vegetable Quinoa Minestrone recipes
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 teaspoons minced garlic; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 small white onion, diced; 3 carrots, sliced; 3 celery stalks, sliced; 1 (28 ounces) can diced tomatoes; 4 cups vegetable broth (or water); 1/2 cup quinoa (uncooked); 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning; 2 bay leaves; pinch red pepper flakes; 1 (15 ounces) can great northern beans (rinsed and drained); 1 1/2 cups chopped asparagus; 1/2 cup frozen peas; 1 1/2 cup broccoli florets; 1 cup kale or spinach; salt; pepper