Stashcook | Hearty Vegetable Minestrone with Chickpeas and Zucchini

Ingredients

• 2 medium carrots, diced
• 1 large zucchini, diced
• 2 sticks celery, diced
• 64 fl oz vegetable broth
• 2 x (14.5 oz) cans diced tomatoes, no salt added
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 x (15 oz) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 8 oz small shell pasta
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional for serving)
• 2 tbsp fresh basil, chopped (optional for garnish)