Minestrone Soup | The Palm South Beach Diet Blog

Ingredients

• 1 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
• 2 leeks, white and green parts, white halved lengthwise, rinsed and thinly sliced, green parts chopped
• 2 ribs celery with leaves, thinly sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 tsp. dried oregano, crushed
• 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
• 1/8 tsp. salt
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 4 cups Swiss chard, chopped
• 1 cup green beans, cut into 1" pieces
• 1/4 cup whole wheat ditalini or small shell pasta
• 1 clove garlic, coarsely chopped
• 1/4 cup chopped Italian parsley
• 1/2 cup sliced zucchini
• 4 tsp. grated Parmesan cheese
• 4 sprigs oregano, for garnish