Minestrone with Chickpeas, Green Beans and Zucchini

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 onion, medium dice
• 1/2 fennel bulb, small dice
• 1 stalk celery, small dice
• 1 carrot, peeled and cut into small dice
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/2 to 1 teaspoon red chili flakes
• 1 cup canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 28-ounce can whole tomatoes, lightly crushed with their juice
• 4 cups chicken or vegetable stock
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 bay leaf
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1/2 pound green beans, cut into bite-size pieces
• 1 small zucchini, small dice
• 1 cup uncooked small-shaped pasta of your choice
• Grated parmesan cheese for garnish