Minestrone Soup Recipe - EntertainingCouple.com

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 small onion, chopped (about 2 cups)
• 3 stalks celery, sliced (about 1 cup)
• 1 zucchini, chopped (about 2 cups)
• 6-7 carrots, peeled and chopped (about 1 1/2 cups)
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cups fresh green beans, “snapped” to bite size (Alternatively you can use frozen if necessary)
• 8 cups vegetable broth
• 2 cans (15 ounce) red kidney beans, drained
• 1 can (15 ounce) white kidney beans, drained
• 1 can (28 ounce) diced tomatoes with juice
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
• 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/4 teaspoons dried thyme
• 1 can (7 ounce) whole kernel corn, drained
• 2 cups (before cooking) medium pasta shells
• Parmesan cheese