Minestrone

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Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

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2 tablespoons olive oil

1 medium onion, chopped

2 garlic cloves, minced

2 medium carrots, diced

2 celery stalks, diced

1 medium zucchini, diced

1 cup green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces

1 can (14 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained

4 cups vegetable broth

1 can (15 ounces) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed

1 teaspoon dried oregano

1 teaspoon dried basil

Salt to taste

Pepper to taste

1 cup small pasta (such as ditalini or elbow)

2 cups fresh spinach

For a richer flavor, let the soup simmer longer, up to an hour if you have time.

Feel free to swap out vegetables based on what you have on hand or what’s in season.