INGREDIENTS
2
medium carrots (about 1 cup), chopped
2
celery stalks (about 1 cup), chopped
4 cloves
garlic, minced
1
medium onion (about 1 cup), diced
2 tsp
dried basil
1 tsp
dried oregano
3/4 tsp
dried rosemary
3/4 tsp
dried thyme
1 32 ounce can
diced tomatoes (I usually use fire-roasted or Italian-style)
3 tbsp
tomato paste
2
bay leaves
32 oz
carton (4 cups) low sodium vegetable broth
1 cup
water (only use as much as needed)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper,
2
medium zucchinis (around 1 1/2 cups), sliced into halves or quarters
1/2 cup
canned or cooked red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1/2 cup
canned or cooked cannellini beans (or great northern beans), drained and rinsed
1 cup
small shell dried pasta**(use gluten free if necessary or leave out and add chopped potatoes or cauliflower instead)**(see note about freezing)
1 cup
fresh baby spinach, chopped (optional)
1 tsp
balsamic vinegar (optional but adds great flavor)
Shredded or grated Parmesan cheese, for serving
Fresh parsley, finely chopped, for garnish (optional)