Minestrone Soup
Ingredients
2 tbsp olive oil
1 large onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 medium carrots, diced
2 celery stalks, diced
1 medium zucchini, diced
1 medium yellow squash, diced
1 medium potato, peeled and diced
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
4 cups vegetable broth
1 can (15 oz) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 cup kale or spinach, chopped
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp dried basil
1/2 tsp dried thyme
1/2 tsp dried rosemary
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Salt and black pepper, to taste
1 cup small pasta (like ditalini or elbow macaroni)
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional, for serving)
1 tbsp lemon juice (optional, for serving)