Clean Your Pantry Veggie Stew

I wasn't actually planning on posting something today, but I was inspired by a friend to make some comfort food and this is what I came up with. As you can tell by the title, I literally opened my fridge and cupboard and picked random things to put in this soup. I was pleasantly surprised by the great flavor! The proportions and ingredients are pretty flexible. This makes quite a bit, but it's so yummy and healthy that it will likely be gobbled up quickly anyways. As a side note, I need a new camera (that stupid black smudge in the corner is becoming irritating) and I need new dishware to display my beautiful creations in. I hear IKEA has a new catalog out...

3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
5 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
1 large onion, roughly chopped
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
4 cups water
1 vegetarian bouillon cube
1 large tomato, roughly chopped (I used several grape tomatoes though)
1-15 ounce can yellow corn, drained (try to get the no-added-salt variety)
1-15 ounce can garbonzo (chickpeas) beans, drained
1-15 ounce can green beans, drained
1 cup vegetarian baked beans (with sauce, don't drain)
1 vegan sausage, diced
3 cups raw spinach leaves

In a large cooking pot, heat the oil on medium high heat and add the garlic, onions and spices. Saute for 3-5 minutes until onions are translucent then add the rest of the ingredients except the sausage and spinach. Bring the stew to a boil then reduce heat, cover and let simmer for 10 minutes. Add the sausage and let simmer uncovered for another 5 minutes. The broth should thicken slightly. Take the pot off the heat and fold in the spinach until the leaves have wilted. Yield: 6 hearty servings