Minestrone Alla Milanese

Ingredients

• Salt and pepper - To taste
• Parmesan cheese - For serving
• Spinach - 2 cups
• Small pasta - 1 cup
• Chicken or vegetable broth - 6 cups
• Cannellini beans - 1 can, drained and rinsed
• Canned diced tomatoes - 1 can
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Celery - 2 stalks, chopped
• Carrots - 2, chopped
• Onion - 1, chopped
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons

Instructions

1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2. Add the onion, carrots, celery, and garlic and cook until the vegetables are soft, about 10 minutes.
3. Add the diced tomatoes, beans, and broth and bring to a boil.
4. Reduce the heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
5. Add the pasta and cook until al dente, about 10 minutes.
6. Stir in the spinach and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes.
7. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
8. Serve the soup hot, topped with Parmesan cheese.