Pasta E Fagioli Soup Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 2 medium carrots, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 14 1/2 ounces diced tomatoes (canned, with juice)
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 6 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 bay leaf
• 15 ounces cannellini beans (canned, drained and rinsed)
• 15 ounces red kidney beans (canned, drained and rinsed)
• 1 cup dried small pasta (e.g., ditalini or elbow)
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• Parmesan cheese (optional, for serving)