Easy White Bean Soup

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 medium carrot, chopped
• 1 celery rib, chopped
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 carton (32 ounces) reduced-sodium vegetable broth
• 4 cups fresh spinach
• 3 cans (15 ounces each) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
• 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese