Italian Minestrone Soup with Fresh Vegetables and Beans

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 2 carrots, diced
• 2 stalks of celery, diced
• 1 zucchini, diced
• 400 grams canned tomatoes
• 1 liter vegetable broth
• 400 grams cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
•  Salt and black pepper to taste
•  Fresh parsley, for garnish

Instructions

1. 1 Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
2. 2 Add the onion and garlic and sauté until soft.
3. 3 Add the carrots, celery, and zucchini and sauté for 5 minutes.
4. 4 Add the tomatoes, broth, beans, bay leaves, and oregano. Bring to a boil.
5. 5 Reduce heat and let the soup simmer gently for 30 minutes.
6. 6 Season with salt and pepper and remove the bay leaves.
7. 7 Serve the soup hot, garnished with fresh parsley. Enjoy!