Copycat Olive Garden Minestrone
INGREDIENTS
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1 small white onion, minced
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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1/2 cup sliced carrots
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1 medium zucchini, sliced, then cut slices in half
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1 medium yellow squash, sliced, then cut slices in half
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2 tbs minced fresh parsley
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1/4 cup celery, sliced
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3 tbs olive oil
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2 cans (15 oz) cannellini beans, rinsed & drained
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2 cans (15 oz) red kidney beans, rinsed & drained
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1 can (14.5 oz) fire-roasted diced tomatoes, drained
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4 cups vegetable stock (see NOTES)
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2 cups water
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1 1/2 tsp oregano
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1/2 tsp basil
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1/4 tsp thyme
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1 tsp salt
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1/2 tsp pepper
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3/4 cup small pasta shells or ditilini
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4 cups fresh baby spinach
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1/4 cup Parmesan or Romano cheese
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