Hale and Hearty Minestrone Soup – Dash

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2-3 carrots, chopped small
• 2-3 ribs of celery, chopped
• 4 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 cup of potatoes, diced small (about 1 medium potato)
• 1 medium-sized zucchini, cut into bite-size pieces
• 2-3 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon red chili flakes
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 2 cups water
• 1 15.5-ounce can cannellini beans
• 1 cup baby spinach, chopped
• 1-2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 cup ditalini pasta
• Salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
• Fresh basil, chopped
• Parmesan cheese, grated