Italian Minestrone Soup with Fresh Herbs

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
• 2 carrots, diced
• 2 stalks of celery, sliced
• 1 zucchini, diced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 400 grams canned diced tomatoes
• 1 liter vegetable broth
• 400 grams kidney beans, rinsed and drained
• 100 grams whole wheat pasta
•  Handful of fresh basil, chopped
•  Handful of fresh parsley, chopped
•  Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. 1 Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
2. 2 Add the onion and garlic and cook for 5 minutes, or until soft.
3. 3 Add the carrots, celery, zucchini, and bell pepper and cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. 4 Add the diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, kidney beans, and pasta. Bring to a boil.
5. 5 Reduce heat and let simmer for 20 minutes, or until the pasta is cooked.
6. 6 Stir in the fresh herbs and season with salt and pepper. This will add extra flavor!
7. 7 Serve hot and enjoy your delicious, homemade Italian Minestrone!