Crock Pot Minestrone Soup

INGREDIENTS

1 15 ounce can

white beans, drained, rinsed (cannellini or navy)

32 oz

container reduced sodium chicken broth (or vegetable broth for vegetarians)

2 tsp

olive oil

1/2 cup

chopped onion

1 cup

diced carrots

1/2 cup

diced celery

garlic cloves, minced

1 28 ounce can

petite diced tomatoes

Parmesan cheese rind (optional)

fresh rosemary sprig

bay leaves

2 tbsp

chopped fresh basil

1/4 cup

chopped fresh Italian parsley

1/2 tsp

kosher salt and fresh black pepper

medium 8 oz zucchini, diced

2 cups

chopped fresh (or frozen defrosted) spinach

2 cups

cooked small pasta such as ditalini, al dente (or GF pasta)

extra parmesan cheese for garnish (optional)