Vegetable Minestrone

Ingredients

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• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 carrot, chopped
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 can (14 ounces) canned diced tomatoes
• 6 cups vegetable broth
• 1 can (15 ounces) canned cannellini beans, drained
• 1 cup small pasta
• 1 zucchini, diced
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons basil or parsley, chopped

Let’s make it

1. Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat. Cook onion, carrot, and celery for 6 minutes, then add garlic for 30 seconds.
2. Add tomatoes, broth, beans, salt, and pepper. Simmer 15 minutes.
3. Stir in pasta and zucchini and cook 8 to 10 minutes more until the pasta is tender.
4. Finish with basil or parsley and serve hot.