Classic Minestrone Recipe | Lagostina Ambiente Collection

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 small onion, diced
• 2 carrots, diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 3–4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 zucchini, chopped
• 1 small potato, peeled and diced
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes
• 6 cups vegetable broth (or water + bouillon)
• 1 can (14 oz) cannellini or kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup small pasta (ditalini, elbow, or shells)
• 2 cups chopped leafy greens (kale, spinach, or Swiss chard)
• 1 bay leaf