Easy Minestrone - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 Tbsp. olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
2 ribs celery, sliced
2 carrots, diced
1 large onion, chopped
2 cans chicken broth
1 can tomatoes, undrained
1 1/2 c. water
1 tsp. oregano
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 can white beans, drained
1/2 c. small macaroni
2 c. fresh spinach
grated Parmesan

Preparation

In Dutch oven, over medium heat, heat oil.
Add garlic, celery, carrots and onion; cook 10 minutes, stirring often.
Stir in broth, tomatoes and their liquids, water, oregano, salt and pepper.
Bring to a boil, breaking up tomatoes with spoon.
Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
Stir in beans and macaroni.
Bring to a boil.
Cover and simmer for 10 minutes longer.
Stir in spinach.
Cover and simmer for 5 minutes longer. Serve sprinkled with cheese.