* 2 tbsp olive oil
* 1 small onion, diced
* 2 carrots, diced
* 2 celery stalks, diced
* 2 cloves garlic, minced
* 1 zucchini, diced
* 1 cup green beans, chopped
* 1 can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
* 1 can diced tomatoes
* 4 cups vegetable broth
* 1 cup small pasta such as ditalini
* 1 tsp dried oregano
* Salt and black pepper to taste
* Fresh basil for serving
Directions
1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
4. Add zucchini, green beans, beans, tomatoes, broth, oregano, salt, and pepper.
5. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
6. Add pasta and cook until tender, stirring occasionally.
7. Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve hot with fresh basil.
Note: Minestrone thickens as it sits. Add extra broth when reheating if needed.
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# [Minestrone Soup](https://italiancookingideas.com/traditional-minestrone-soup-recipe/)
Ingredients
* 2 tbsp olive oil
* 1 small onion, diced
* 2 carrots, diced
* 2 celery stalks, diced
* 2 cloves garlic, minced
* 1 zucchini, diced
* 1 cup green beans, chopped
* 1 can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
* 1 can diced tomatoes
* 4 cups vegetable broth
* 1 cup small pasta such as ditalini
* 1 tsp dried oregano
* Salt and black pepper to taste
* Fresh basil for serving
Directions
1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
4. Add zucchini, green beans, beans, tomatoes, broth, oregano, salt, and pepper.
5. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
6. Add pasta and cook until tender, stirring occasionally.
7. Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve hot with fresh basil.
Note: Minestrone thickens as it sits. Add extra broth when reheating if needed.