Great-Aunt Lillian's Minestrone Soup | Just A Pinch Recipes

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoon(s) olive oil, extra virgin
• 1 cup(s) onion, diced
• 1 cup(s) zucchini, diced
• 1 cup(s) italian green beans
• 1/2 cup(s) celery, diced
• 4 clove(s) garlic, minced
• 4 cup(s) chicken broth or vegetable broth if making a vegetarian version
• 1 can(s) red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 can(s) white beans, drained
• 1 can(s) garbanzo beans, drained
• 3 can(s) tomatoes, diced
• 3/4 cup(s) carrots, shredded
• 2 tablespoon(s) fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 teaspoon(s) oregano, dried
• 1 teaspoon(s) kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon(s) freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon(s) basil, dried
• 1/4 teaspoon(s) thyme, dried
• 1/2 teaspoon(s) red pepper flakes
• 1 1/2 cup(s) hot water
• 3 cup(s) fresh baby spinach
• 3/4 cup(s) small shell macaroni
• - parmigiano-reggiano, grated, for topping