Minestrone with Kale | nicktech.org

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 2 medium size zucchini (quartered lengthwise and sliced 1/4-inch thick)
• 10 medium size baby carrots (halved widthwise if large)
• 1 medium size onion (chopped)
• 2 cups kale (coarsely chopped)
• 1 can diced tomatoes (28oz, with basil, garlic and oregano, undrained)
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 can great nothern beans (15oz, drained and rinsed)
• 1 cup cooked orzo
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 3⁄4 cup parmesan cheese (grated)