In a large pot, heat the olive oil and cook the onions, carrots and the celery until soft. Add the garlic, the salt and pepper and stir for one more minute.
Add the water, chicken stock, tomato sauce, thyme and bay leaf and bring to a boil.
Add the spinach, cabbage, red pepper flakes and simmer until vegetables are tender. Stir in the pasta and cook until al dente.
Recipe by Marilena's Kitchen at https://marilenaskitchen.com/hearty-minestrone/