# What You'll Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
02 - 1 medium onion, diced
03 - 2 celery stalks, diced
04 - 2 medium carrots, diced
05 - 1 medium zucchini, diced
06 - 1 cup green beans, cut into 1-inch pieces
07 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
→ Canned Goods
08 - 1 (14 oz) can diced tomatoes
09 - 1 (15 oz) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
10 - 6 cups vegetable broth
→ Pasta
11 - 3/4 cup small pasta (e.g., ditalini or elbow macaroni)
→ Seasonings
12 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
13 - 1 teaspoon dried basil
14 - 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
15 - 1 bay leaf
16 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
→ Optional Garnishes
17 - 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (omit for vegan)
18 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
# How-To Steps:
01 - Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion, celery, and carrots, sautéing for 5 minutes until softened.
02 - Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until aromatic.
03 - Add diced zucchini, green beans, diced tomatoes with juices, cannellini beans, vegetable broth, oregano, basil, thyme, and bay leaf to the pot. Stir thoroughly.
04 - Bring mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and let simmer uncovered for 15 minutes.
05 - Add small pasta and continue cooking for 10 to 12 minutes until pasta and vegetables are tender.
06 - Discard bay leaf and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
07 - Ladle soup into bowls, garnish with Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley if desired, and serve warm.
