Easy Slow Cooker Minestrone Soup Recipe - Healthy Comfort Food - Zest Plate

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 carrots, diced
• 2 celery stalks, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 zucchini, diced
• 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes
• 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 can (15 oz) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 cup water
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 cup small pasta (ditalini or elbow)
• 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)