Veggie-Ful Minestrone

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 small onion, diced
• 20 baby carrots, diced
• 1 celery rib, diced
• 1-2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 cups vegetable broth (e.g. Whole Foods brand)
• 1 cup water
• 1/2 (15 ounce) can small white beans, drained and rinsed
• 1/2 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
• 2 cups vegetables, fresh or frozen, like zucchini, green beans, peas, cabbage, potatoes, spinach etc
• 1/2 tablespoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• fresh cracked pepper
• 1/2 cup small shell pasta

Directions

1. 1

   Heat olive oil in a good-sized stockpot. Add onion and stir for a few minutes until onion is soft. Add garlic, carrots, and celery and continue to stir for 5 minutes or so.

2. 2

   Add remaining ingredients except pasta and simmer for 20 minutes.

3. 3

   Add pasta and simmer for another 5-10 minutes, until pasta is al dente.