Minestrone Soup

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large onion, diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 zucchini, diced
• 1 cup green beans, trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 4 cups vegetable broth (or chicken broth)
• 2 cups water
• 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 (15-ounce) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
• 1/2 cup small pasta (e.g., ditalini, macaroni, or orzo)
• 2 teaspoons dried Italian herbs (basil, oregano, thyme)
• Salt
• pepper
• 2 cups baby spinach or kale, chopped
• 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
• Fresh basil or parsley for garnish