Jessica'S Really Good Minestrone Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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)

Preparation

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