Minestrone Soup

I took this recipe from food and wine and changed it a little to make it vegetarian and a little more flavorful.

1 large onion

3 celery ribs

3 carrots

1/2 fennel bulb (optional, but very yummy)

2 tble olive oil

Splash of mediterranean spices (basil, oregano, thyme, ect)

5 tble tomato paste

3 garlic cloves

2 bay leaves

1 can diced tomatoes

6 cups vegetable broth

2 cans navy beans

1 1/2 cups frozen peas

Parmesan Cheese

Chop onions, carrots, celery and fennel and then saute with spices for 6-8 min.

Add tomato paste, garlic, and bay leaves. Cook for 2 min

Add diced tomatoes and broth

Simmer for 1 hour

Add beans and peas

Cook for another 15 min

Garnish with parmesan cheese