Classic Hearty Minestrone Soup

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 2 carrots, diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 medium zucchini, diced
• 1 cup green beans, trimmed and cut
• 28 oz diced tomatoes
• 6 cups vegetable broth
• 15 oz kidney beans, rinsed
• 1 cup ditalini or small pasta
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp dried basil
• 2 cups fresh spinach
• to taste salt and pepper

Steps

1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat and sauté the onion, carrots, and celery until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
2. Add the garlic, zucchini, and green beans, cooking for another 2 minutes until fragrant.
3. Stir in the diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, oregano, and basil. Bring the mixture to a boil.
4. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
5. Add the kidney beans and pasta, then simmer for another 10 minutes or until the pasta is cooked through.
6. Stir in the spinach until wilted, season with salt and pepper, and serve warm.