Vegetarian Minestrone Soup – Simmer + Sauce

Ingredients

• 2 cups dried Great Northern beans
• 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin olive oil
• 1 small red onion, small dice
• 3 medium carrots, peeled, small dice
• 3 celery stalks, small dice
• 4 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
• 1 large zucchini, small dice
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped
• 3/4-1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• One (28-ounce) can of diced tomatoes
• 6 cups chicken or vegetable stock
• 2 Yukon gold potatoes peeled and small dice
• One (2-inch) piece of Parmesan rind
• 1 cup cooked Ditalini pasta
• 2 cups baby spinach, roughly chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped, for garnish