Easy Minestrone Soup

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1 small onion , about ⅓ cup, diced

2 cloves garlic , minced

1 medium carrot (about 1 cup) , chopped

1 large celery stalk (about 1 cup) , chopped

2 teaspoons dried basil

1 teaspoon dried oregano

¾ teaspoon dried thyme

1 32 oz can diced tomatoes , (I usually use fire-roasted or Italian-style)

3 tablespoons tomato paste

1 bay leaf

1 (32 oz carton - 4 cups) low sodium vegetable broth

1 medium zucchini (around ⅔ cups) , sliced into halves or quarters

¼ cup canned or cooked red kidney beans , drained and rinsed (leave out for paleo & low carb)

¼ cup canned or cooked cannellini beans, chickpeas OR great northern beans , drained and rinsed (leave out for paleo & low carb)

water - add only as much as needed to cover vegetables

¼ cup dried small shell pasta , (use gluten free if necessary)(leave out for paleo & low carb and add chopped cauliflower & green beans instead))

1 cup fresh baby spinach chopped , optional

½ to 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar , optional but adds great flavor

Shredded or grated Parmesan cheese , for serving

Fresh parsley finely chopped , for garnish (optional)

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