Jamie's Minestrone

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese for topping
• ½ cup seashell pasta
• salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
• 3 zucchinis, quartered and sliced
• + 12 more ingredients
• • 2 cups baby spinach, rinsed
  • 1 (15 ounce) can green beans
  • 1 cup canned kidney beans, drained
  • ½ cup red wine (optional)
  • 4 cups tomato sauce
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 5 carrots, sliced
  • 2 cups chopped celery
  • 2 onions, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil

1. In a large stock pot, over medium-low heat, heat olive oil and saute garlic for 2 to 3 minutes. Add onion and saute for 4 to 5 minutes. Add celery and carrots, saute for 1 to 2 minutes. 2. Add chicken broth, water and tomato sauce, bring to boil, stirring frequently. If desired add red wine a...

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