Three Bean Minestrone

Ingredients

• 3 Tablespoons olive oil
• 1 Spanish (sweet) onion, chopped
• 3 medium carrots, chopped
• 3 stalks celery, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 large zucchini, diced
• 10 oz frozen spinach
• 4 cups low sodium chicken stock
• 4 cups water
• 1 15oz can low sodium red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 15oz can low sodium white beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 15oz can low sodium chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1 15oz can diced tomato, with juice
• 1 Tablespoon Italian seasoning
• Pepper to taste
• 2/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 4 oz small whole wheat pasta (orzo, macaroni, mini shells, etc)