Easy Vegetable Minestrone

I love soups in the winter and this sounds great with a nice warm bread.

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  teaspoon canola oil
• 1⁄2 cup  chopped onion
• 2  garlic cloves, minced
• 1  cup  diced zucchini
• 1  cup  chopped carrot
• 1⁄2  diced celery
• 2 (14 ounce) cans vegetable broth
• 2  cups canned tomatoes
• 1  cup water
• 1⁄3 cup orzo pasta, whole wheat would be even better
• 3  cups  chopped fresh kale
• 1  teaspoon  italian seasoning
• 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper
• 4  tablespoons  grated parmesan cheese

Directions

1. Heat oil in a large dutch oven over medium heat. Stir in garlic and onions and cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Add zucchini, carrots and celery and cook for about 5 more minutes.
2. Add broth, tomatoes and water and bring to a boil. Stir in orzo then reduce the heat and simmer for 15 minutes. Stir occasionally.
3. Add kale, italian seasoning and pepper. Cook until kale is wilted, 3-5 minutes. Sprinkle parmesan cheese on each serving.