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• 1.6 tablespoons extravirgin olive oil
• 0.8 medium yellow onion
• 1.6 medium carrots
• 1.6 ribs celery
• 0.8 teaspoon sea salt
• freshly ground black pepper
• 2.4 cloves garlic
• 0.8 can diced tomatoes
• 1.2 cups cooked white beans or kidney beans
• 0.8 cup green beans
• 3.2 cups vegetable broth
• 1.6 leaves bay leaves
• 0.8 teaspoon dried oregano
• 0.8 teaspoon dried thyme
• 0.6 cup small pasta
• 0.4 cup fresh parsley
• red pepper flakes
• grated parmesan cheese

Steps

1. Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2. Add the onion, carrots, celery, salt, and several grinds of black pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, for 8 minutes, until the vegetables begin to soften.
3. Add the garlic, tomatoes, beans, green beans, broth, bay leaves, oregano, and thyme.
4. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
5. Stir in the pasta and cook, uncovered, for 10 more minutes, until the pasta is cooked through.
6. Season to taste and serve with parsley, red pepper flakes, and parmesan, if desired.