Gluten Free Spring Vegetable Quinoa Minestrone Recipe

Name: Gluten Free Spring Vegetable Quinoa Minestrone Recipe
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 3 garlic cloves minced; 1 small white onion diced; 1 cup sliced carrots; 1 28-ounce can diced tomatoes; 4 cups water or vegetable broth; ¼ cup white quinoa uncooked; 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning; 2 bay leaves; Kosher or fine sea salt to taste; Freshly ground black pepper to taste; 1 cup chopped zucchini 1 small or half of 1 medium; 1½ cups chopped asparagus; 1 packed cup spinach; ½ cup frozen peas or green beans; Nutritional yeast or Parmesan cheese for garnish