minestrone soup

Ingredients For minestrone soup

• 2 Tbsp

  olive oil
• 4 clove

  garlic, minced
• 1 md

  onion, diced
• 1 c

  (2-3 stalks) celery, chopped or sliced
• 3

  carrots, chopped or sliced
• 4-6 c

  vegetable or chicken broth
• 1 can

  (14.5 oz) crushed tomatoes
• 1 can

  kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 can

  great northern beans, drained and rinsed
• 1/2 lb

  fresh green beans, bite sized pieces (can use 1 can of green beans)
• 2 c

  baby spinach, rinsed and chopped (if desired)
• 2 md

  zucchini, halved lengthwise and sliced
• 1 Tbsp

  fresh oregano, chopped (or 1 tsp. dried)
• 2 Tbsp

  fresh basil, chopped (or 2 tsp. dried)
• 1 tsp

  salt (or to taste)
• 1/4 tsp

  ground black pepper (or to taste)
• 1/2 c

  dry ditalini pasta (or other small pasta)
• grated parmesan cheese for topping