Classic Italian Minestrone Soup

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 stalks of celery, finely chopped
• 2 carrots, diced
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 zucchini, diced
• 400 grams canned diced tomatoes
• 1 liter vegetable broth
• 400 grams mixed beans, rinsed and drained
• 100 grams pasta of your choice
•  Handful of fresh basil, finely chopped
•  Salt and pepper to taste
•  Parmesan cheese for serving

Instructions

1. 1 Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
2. 2 Add the onion, celery, carrots, and garlic and sauté for 5 minutes until soft.
3. 3 Add the zucchini and diced tomatoes and stir everything together.
4. 4 Add the vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Let it simmer for 20 minutes.
5. 5 Add the beans and pasta and cook for another 10 minutes, or until the pasta is cooked.
6. 6 Stir in the fresh basil and season with salt and pepper.
7. 7 Serve the soup in bowls and sprinkle some Parmesan cheese on top. Enjoy!