Jessica'S Really Good Minestrone Soup

• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 cup zucchini
• 1/4 cup finely chopped celery
• 4 teaspoons minced garlic
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 2 (15 ounce) cans kidney beans (rinsed and drained)
• 2 (15 ounce) cans great northern beans (rinsed and drained)
• 1/2 cup shredded carrot (finely chopped works great too)
• 3 cups hot water
• 1/2 cup green beans
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (minced)
• 1 1/2 teaspoons oregano
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon basil
• 1/4 teaspoon thyme
• 1 1/2 cups spinach
• 3/4 cup pasta (shells)

1. Heat olive oil in a big pot.
2. Add celery, garlic and zucchini. Simmer about 5 minutes.
3. Add broth, tomatoes, carrots, water, and seasonings. Rinse beans and add to pot.
4. Bring to boil, then reduce heat and simmer 20-30 minutes.
5. Add pasta and spinach. Simmer 20 minutes till pasta is done. Serve with rolls or fresh bread.

olive oil, zucchini, celery, garlic, vegetable broth, tomatoes, kidney beans, great northern beans, shredded carrot, water, green beans, fresh parsley, oregano, salt, black pepper, basil, thyme, spinach, pasta

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/jessicas-really-good-minestrone-soup-280900 (may not work)