Traditional Italian Minestrone Soup - MenuCochon

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 carrots, diced
• 2 stalks celery, diced
• 1 zucchini, diced
• 1 can (400 g) crushed tomatoes
• 1 liter vegetable stock
• 1 can (400 g) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
• 100 g short pasta (e.g. penne)
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Dried Italian herbs (oregano, basil, thyme), to taste
• Grated Parmesan cheese, to serve (optional)