Mediterranean Minestrone

Ingredients:

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, diced
2 carrots, halved and sliced
2 stalks celery, sliced
2 cloves of garlic, minced
2 cups vegetable stock
2 cups water
1 can italian style diced tomatoes
1 tablespoon fresh basil leaves
1/4 teaspoon oregano
1-1/2 cup cannellini beans
1 cup pasta (bowtie or shells)
salt and pepper
vegan parmesan cheese

Heat the oil and saute onion, celery, and carrots until tender. Add the garlic, broth, water, tomatoes, salt, pepper, and beans. Bring to a boil and simmer for 10 minutes. Add pasta and cook for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in basil. Garnish with parmesan cheese.

**This soup is very versatile. You can add almost any seasonal vegetable on hand such as broccoli, cauliflower, or zucchini.