Blue zone inspired minestrone soup🍲🌍 * 2 tablespoons olive oil * 3/4 cup onion diced * 1/2 cup celery sliced * 1/2 cup carrots peeled and chopped * 1 zucchini quartered and sliced * 2 teaspoons minced garlic * salt and pepper to taste * 1 14 ounce can diced tomatoes * 4 cups vegetable broth * 1/4 cup tomato paste * 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning * 1 15 ounce can white beans drained and rinsed * 1 15 ounce can kidney beans drained and rinsed * 1/2 cup frozen cut green beans * 1/2 cup small whole grain pasta * 2 cups baby spinach or kale * 2 tablespoons chopped parsley * Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium high heat. Add the onion, celery, carrots and zucchini to the pot.
 * Cook the vegetables for about 3-5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Season the vegetables with salt and pepper. 
 * Add the tomatoes, vegetable broth, tomato paste and Italian seasoning to the pot. Bring to a simmer.
 * Add the white beans, kidney beans, green beans and pasta to the pot. Simmer for 10-15 minutes or until pasta and vegetables are tender.
 * Season the soup with salt and pepper to taste. Stir in the spinach or kale and cook for 2-3 minutes. * Sprinkle the parsley over the soup and enjoy!
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