Classic Italian Minestrone Soup: A Hearty Bowl of Comfort

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 medium carrots, diced
• 2 celery sticks, diced
• 1 zucchini, diced
• 1 cup chopped green beans
• 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1 can (15 oz) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup small pasta (such as ditalini or macaroni)
• 2 cups fresh spinach or kale, roughly chopped