Authentic Italian Minestrone Soup

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 carrots, diced
• 2 stalks of celery, diced
• 1 zucchini, diced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 400 grams canned diced tomatoes
• 1.5 liters vegetable broth
• 400 grams cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
• 100 grams small pasta (such as macaroni)
• 100 grams fresh spinach
•  Salt and pepper to taste
•  Grated Parmesan cheese for serving

Instructions

1. 1 Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
2. 2 Add the garlic and onion and cook until soft, about 5 minutes.
3. 3 Add the carrots, celery, zucchini, and bell pepper and cook for another 5 minutes.
4. 4 Add the diced tomatoes, broth, beans, and pasta. Bring to a boil.
5. 5 Reduce heat and let the soup simmer for about 15 minutes, until the vegetables and pasta are tender.
6. 6 Add the spinach and stir until wilted. Season with salt and pepper.
7. 7 Serve the soup hot, topped with grated Parmesan cheese. Enjoy!