INGREDIENTS
1 tbsp
olive oil
1 cup
onion, diced
1 cup
celery, trimmed and diced
1 cup
carrots, peeled and sliced
2
small zucchini, halved and sliced into thin half-moons
4 cloves
garlic, minced
2 tsp
dried basil
1 tsp
kosher salt
1 tsp
coarsely ground black pepper
1 tsp
dried oregano
1/2 tsp
dried thyme
1/2 tsp
dried rosemary
2
bay leaves
1 28 ounce can
petite diced tomatoes
1 15 ounce can
navy beans, drained and rinsed
1 15 ounce can
dark red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1
(14.5 once can Italian green beans, drained
about 20 ounces vegetable broth (more as needed)
1 cup
small pasta (I used small shells but ditalini is also a favorite)
1 1/2 cups
fresh spinach, torn
fresh grated Parmesan cheese and cracked black pepper (and bread!) for serving