Minestrone Soup - Food Fam Recipes

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil ((if you want to make this oil-free, use 1/4 cup vegetable stock instead of the oil))
• 1 large yellow onion ((finely diced))
• 3 stalks celery ((finely diced))
• 1 large carrot ((finely diced))
• 4 cloves garlic ((minced))
• 2 cups green beans ((chopped))
• 2 cups cabbage ((finely shredded))
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 tsp oregano
• 1 tsp basil ((if using fresh basil, use approx 2 tbsp of torn or chopped basil leaves))
• 28 oz plum tomatoes ((canned. Pour into a bowl and crush whole tomatoes with your fingers. Use San Marzano tomatoes for a really nice color and flavor))
• 2 heaping tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tsp paprika ((optional, adds nice color and flavor))
• 28 oz white beans ((or kidney beans or pinto beans))
• 5-6 cups vegetable stock
• 1 cup orzo ((or any small pasta))
• Salt and ground black pepper
• Parsley for garnish
• Cashew parmesan ((for serving, optional))