I am horrible, recipe to make up?!

I know, I know...almost a year again. I guess we know my New Year's Resolution, right?! I underestimated how time-consuming an infant would be to our lifestyle..We've had 3, I figured it'd be more of the same ol', same ol'. I didn't count on one that lives on almost no sleep and also is very momma-clingy (they all went through this phase, but it seemed much shorter- I guess we mis-remember after 5 years, LOL)

To make it up, I have a throw-together recipe to share...no pics on this one, though..

Tasty Winter Bean Soup

I lb. 16 bean mix* or any assorted dry beans, soaked overnight and drained
1 cup mirepoix** veggies, small dice
1 med. crown broccoli, small dice
6 cloves garlic, minced
2 TBS Italian seasonings
2 TBS Spike brand seasoning
9 c. veggie broth
1/2 c tamari
1/2 lb. frozen cut spinach
1/2 box Wegmans orzo pasta, cooked and drained (I think the box is 8 oz., but not sure)

Heat some olive oil in a large pot, add mirepoix, broccoli and garlic, cook until softened (3-5 min)
Add broth, beans, tamari and seasonings. Bring to a boil, then simmer, stirring every once in a while, until beans are tender...I usually give it a few hours :) Add pasta and spinach- cook until heated through, taste broth and adjust seasonings, if necessary. It comes out with a stew-like texture, very hearty and winterish!

I served this with baked sweet potatoes (pierce w/fork, 375 for 45-60 min.) and rolls. Yum!

* I used Goya
**I don't normally buy mirepoix mix, but had some left over from a recipe dd made for Thanksgiving. Dicing your own celery, onions, and carrots small in same proportion (1/3 c of each) should work fine :)