Hearty Minestrone Soup with Jasmine Rice

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 carrot, chopped
• 1 stalk celery, chopped
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh thyme
• 1/2 tsp dried oregano
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 5 cups chicken broth
• 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
• 1 can (19 oz) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
• 4 cups chopped kale
• 1 cup Minute® Jasmine Rice
• 1/3 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup thinly sliced basil
• 1/4 tsp red chili flakes