Copycat Olive Garden Minestrone Soup Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 cup chopped celery
• 1/2 cup chopped carrot
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/3 cup tomato paste
• 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes
• 4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
• 1 can (15-1/2 ounces) white kidney or cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 can (15-1/2 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
• 3/4 cup uncooked small pasta shells
• 1 small zucchini, chopped
• 1/2 cup fresh or frozen cut green beans
• 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh basil
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese