Summer Minestrone Soup

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1 Tbsp olive oil

½ cup diced onion (about ½ onion)

½ cup sliced leeks, white and light green parts only (see How to Clean Leeks), about ½ leek

½ cup diced celery (about one celery rib)

¼ cup diced red bell pepper (about ¼ of one bell pepper)

3 cloves garlic, minced (about 1 Tbsp)

6 cups chicken stock (can use good quality vegetable stock for vegetarian option)

1 bay leaf

1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (or ½ teaspoon dried thyme)

1 teaspoon kosher salt (add more salt if using unsalted stock)

2 cups large dice zucchini (or other summer squash such as crookneck or pattypan)

1 cup fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch lengths

2 roma tomatoes, diced

½ cup cooked small white beans

½ cup dry ditalini or any small pasta (omit for gluten-free option)

Fresh basil for garnish

Grated Parmesan cheese for garnish (optional)

Directions at simplyrecipes.com

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