Step 1

Saute onion, garlic, and celery in olive oil until tender and fragrant.

Step 2

Add water and vegetable broth base or vegetable bouillon cubes to make two quarts of broth. Refer to the label on the product for the amount you need to make the vegetable broth. You can also use packaged vegetable broth or bouillon.

Step 3

Add the spices.

Step 4

Add undrained petite diced tomatoes and green beans. Add drained and rinsed kidney beans and shredded carrots. Simmer for about 15 to 20 minutes.

Step 5

Add pasta and zucchini and cook 8-10 minutes, or until pasta is tender.

Step 6

Add chopped spinach and simmer for about 5 minutes.

Step 7

Ladle into bowls and garnish with shredded or grated parmesan cheese if desired.