Minestrone Soup | Flirt Recipes

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large onion, diced
• 2 carrots, peeled and diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 zucchini, diced
• 1 yellow squash, diced
• 1 cup green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
• 1 can (14.5 oz/411g) diced tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 Parmesan rind (optional)
• 6 cups vegetable broth
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 can (15 oz/425g) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 can (15 oz/425g) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup small pasta (ditalini, elbow, or small shells)
• 2 cups fresh spinach or kale, roughly chopped
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, torn (optional)
• Grated Parmesan cheese for serving (omit for vegan)