One-Pot Minestrone Soup

What you'll need

• 2 tablespoonsolive oil
• 1yellow onion, diced
• 2carrots, diced
• 2 stalkscelery, diced
• 3 clovesgarlic, minced
• 1zucchini, diced
• 1 can (28 oz)diced tomatoes
• 6 cupsvegetable broth
• 1 can (15 oz)kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 cupsmall pasta, such as ditalini
• 1 teaspoondried Italian seasoning
• optionalgrated Parmesan cheese, for serving
• to tastesalt and black pepper

Let's cook

1. 1Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion, carrots, and celery, and cook for 6-7 minutes until softened.
2. 2Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds, then add the zucchini, diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, and Italian seasoning.
3. 3Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
4. 4Add the kidney beans and pasta, and cook for another 8-10 minutes, until the pasta is tender.
5. 5Season with salt and pepper, and serve topped with Parmesan cheese.