Green Minstrone

By LaurenCocch16

Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp EVOO
• 2 medium onion, chopped
• 2 celery stalks, chopped,
• 2 large garlic cloves, crushed
• 1 bay leaf, fresh or dried
• 1 medium zucchini, diced
• Salt & pepper to taste
• 1 can (15oz) white cannellini beans
• 1 can (15oz) garbanzo beans
• 8 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup ditalini pasta or mini penne
• 1/2 lb green beans, cut into 1" pieces
• 10oz spinach, stems removed, leaves coarsely chopped
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
• 12-16 fresh basil leaves, torn or shredded

Preparation

Step 1

Heat soup pot over medium heat. Add EVOO. Add onions, celery, garlic, by leaf & zucchini. Season with salt & pepper. Saute 5 minutes, stirring frequently.

Step 2

Add white beans, garbanzo beans, and chicken broth to pot. Cover and bring to boil.

Step 3

Add pasta and green beans; Cook 8 minutes or until pasta is just tender. Stir in spinach to wilt, 1 minute. Stir in grated cheese and ladle soup into bowls. Top with basil.