Minestrone Soup | Recipe Cloud App

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
• 1 large yellow onion, chopped
• 2 medium stalks celery, diced
• 2 medium carrots, diced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 6 cups chicken stock (see note)
• 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 (15-ounce) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 large russet potato, peeled and cut into ½-inch cubes
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 3/4 cup small pasta, such as ditalini, shells, or elbow macaroni
• 1 medium zucchini, diced
• 1/3 cup grated Pecorino Romano or Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, plus more for serving
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil (optional)