Classic Minestrone Soup

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 carrots, chopped
• 2 celery stalks, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 zucchini, chopped
• 400g canned diced tomatoes
• 1 liter vegetable broth
• 400g canned kidney beans, drained
• 1/2 cup small pasta shells
• 1 tsp dried oregano

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat oil in a large pot. Sauté onion, carrots, and celery for 5-8 minutes.

2. 2

   Add garlic and zucchini, cook for 2 minutes.

3. 3

   Stir in tomatoes, broth, and oregano. Bring to a boil.

4. 4

   Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.

5. 5

   Stir in beans and pasta. Cook until pasta is tender (about 10 minutes).

6. 6

   Season with salt and pepper.

7. 7

   Serve hot with parmesan cheese.