Classic Minestrone Soup

Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons extravirgin olive oil, divided
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 2 medium carrots, peeled and chopped
  • 2 medium ribs celery, chopped
  • cup tomato paste
  • 2 cups chopped seasonal vegetables potatoes, yellow squash, zucchini, butternut squash, green beans or peas all work
  • 4 cloves garlic, pressed or minced
  • teaspoon dried oregano
  • teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 large can 28 ounces diced tomatoes, with their liquid or 2 small 15ounce cans
  • 4 cups 32 ounces vegetable broth
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 2 bay leaves
  • Pinch of red pepper flakes
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 cup whole grain orecchiette, elbow or small shell pasta
  • 1 can 15 ounces Great Northern beans or cannellini beans, rinsed and drained, or 1 cups cooked beans
  • 2 cups baby spinach, chopped kale or chopped collard greens
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • Freshly grated Parmesan cheese, for garnishing optional
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