Any-Vegetable Minestrone - MA SNAP-ED

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large onion, peeled and chopped
• 2 carrots, scrubbed and diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced, with a handful of celery leaves, finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
• 4 cups diced or shredded vegetables (combination of potatoes, cabbage, chard, kale, spinach, squash, and parsnips
• 1⁄2 cup barley or brown rice (or 1–2 cups cooked, leftover grains or pasta)
• 4 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
• 4 cups water
• 2 cups cooked beans (garbanzo, pinto, black, red, or white) or one (15-ounce) can beans, drained
• Olive oil and freshly grated Parmesan cheese for garnishing