Minestrone with Cranberry Beans

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 Cups Cranberry Beans
• 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
• 1 Medium Onion, diced
• 1 Small Fennel Bulb, diced
• 2 Carrots, peeled and diced
• 2 Celery Stalks, diced
• 1 Teaspoon Mexican Oregano
• 3 Garlic Cloves, minced
• 2 Medium Zucchini, diced
• 2 Tablespoons Tomato Paste
• 3 Cups Water
• 28 Fluid Ounces Chicken Broth
• 1 (14-1/2 Ounce) Can Petite Diced Tomatoes, with juices
• 1/2 Cup Uncooked Small Pasta, such as ditalini, orzo or small shells
• 2 Cups Fresh Spinach, packed
• Kosher Sea Salt Flakes
• Chopped Fresh Basil, (optional)
• Grated Parmesan Cheese, (optional)