Hearty Vegetable and Bean Pasta Soup

Instructions

1. 1

   Cook the pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, sauté the celery, carrots, and onion in olive oil over medium heat for 5 minutes, until softened. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute more.

2. 2

   Stir in the water, diced tomatoes, broth, basil, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes, or until the carrots are tender.

3. 3

   Drain the cooked pasta and add it to the vegetable mixture. Stir in the cannellini beans and heat through. Finally, add the shredded spinach and cook for 2 minutes, until the spinach is wilted.

4. 4

   Serve the soup hot, optionally topped with shredded Parmesan cheese.