Creamy Tortellini Minestrone

INGREDIENTS

2 tbsp

olive oil

1 1/2 cups

diced yellow onion

1 cup

diced carrots

1 cup

diced celery

1 cup

1-inch cut fresh green beans

1 1/2 tbsp

minced garlic ((4 cloves))

3 14 ounce cans

low-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth, (or more to thin as desired)

2 14.5 ounce cans

diced tomatoes

2 tbsp

tomato paste

1 1/4 cups

halved and sliced zucchini ((1 small))

2 tsp

dried basil

1 tsp

dried oregano

1/2 tsp

dried thyme

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

pkg. refrigerated three cheese tortellini

1 14.5 ounce can

dark red kidney beans, (drained and rinsed)

2 cups

chopped fresh spinach

1 1/4 cups

half and half

Finely shredded parmesan cheese, (for serving)