Minestrone Soup

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 medium carrots, diced small
• 2 small zucchinis, diced small
• ½ large onion, diced small
• 6 celery ribs, diced small
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 (28 oz) can diced tomatoes
• 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
• 1 tablespoon dried basil
• 32 oz vegetable broth
• 1 (15 oz) can great northern beans, drained
• 1 (15 oz) can kidney beans, drained
• ½ cup pasta
• 2 cups water, as needed

Method

1. 01

   Soften the vegetables: Heat olive oil in a large pot. Sauté zucchini, carrots, celery, and onion about 10 minutes until softened.

2. 02

   Build the soup: Stir in diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, and dried basil. Add broth, pasta, and both beans. Simmer about 10 minutes. Add up to 2 cups water if you want a thinner soup.

3. 03

   Finish: Press or stir in the garlic and simmer another 10 minutes. Serve warm, with Parmesan if you like.