Minestrone - Cooking with Kids

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• ½ medium onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 celery stalk, chopped
• 1 carrot, chopped
• 1 cup crushed tomatoes
• 2 cups broth, chicken or vegetable
• 2 cups water
• 1 bay leaf
• ⅛ teaspoon dried oregano
• ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
• ¼ teaspoon dried basil
• ¾ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• 1 zucchini, quartered lengthwise and thinly sliced
• 1 (15-ounce) can white beans (navy, cannellini, or kidney beans)
• 1 cup frozen Italian green beans
• ¾ cup chopped kale
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• ¾ cup small whole wheat pasta, cooked
• Shredded Parmesan cheese for topping