Italian Minestrone Soup with Fresh Vegetables

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 2 carrots, diced
• 2 stalks of celery, diced
• 1 zucchini, diced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 400 grams canned diced tomatoes
• 1 liter vegetable broth
• 100 grams pasta of your choice (such as penne or farfalle)
• 400 grams kidney beans, rinsed and drained
•  Salt and pepper to taste
•  Fresh basil for garnish

Instructions

1. 1 Heat the olive oil in a large pot and add the onion and garlic. Cook until soft and fragrant.
2. 2 Add the carrots, celery, zucchini, and bell pepper to the pot. Stir well and let it simmer for a few minutes until the vegetables start to soften.
3. 3 Add the diced tomatoes and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil.
4. 4 Add the pasta and kidney beans. Let it simmer for 10-15 minutes until the pasta is cooked.
5. 5 Season with salt and pepper and garnish with fresh basil before serving. And there you have it: a delicious, filling, and healthy soup. You've got this!