Minestrone Soup – Ciao Tomatoes

Ingredients

• 70g (1/3 cup) Olitalia Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 28oz can Ciao Authentica Crushed Tomatoes
• 1 large yellow onion
• 2 medium carrots
• 3 ribs celery
• 32oz (4 cups) vegetable broth
• 3 medium Yukon Gold potatoes
• 1 medium green zucchini
• 1 medium yellow zucchini
• 15oz cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
• 4 bay leaves
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 2 cups water
• 10oz short-cut pasta (ditalini, pipette, small shells, etc.)
• 2 medium Parmigiano Reggiano rinds, approx. 80g total (optional)