Chunky Mediterranean Pasta Soup Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 1 medium carrot, diced
• 2 stalks celery stalks, diced
• 1 medium zucchini, diced
• 28 ounces canned diced tomatoes
• 6 cups vegetable broth
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup uncooked small pasta (e.g., ditalini or small shells)
• 1/2 cup kalamata olives, pitted and halved
• 3 cups baby spinach
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional garnish)
• 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated (optional topping)