INGREDIENTS
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1/2 onion, chopped
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1 cup carrots, chopped (about 3 carrots)
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1 celery stalk, chopped
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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1 (28oz) can petitie-diced tomatoes
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1 (15 oz) can white beans, drained & rinsed
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3 cups fat free chicken broth or vegetable broth
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1 oz chunk of good Parmesan cheese rind
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1 fresh rosemary sprig
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2 bay leaves
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2 Tbsp. chopped fresh basil (or 1 1/2 tsp. dried)
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1/4 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley leaves (or 3/4 tsp. dried)
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1 tsp. salt
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1/2 tsp. pepper
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1 medium zucchini, chopped
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2 cups chopped fresh or frozen (defrosted) spinach
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1-2 cups cooked small pasta like ditalini or elbows (al dente)
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extra Parmesan cheese for serving
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Directions: