Tuscan Minestrone Soup

From the Best Life Diet. Really easy and yummy.

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 2  tablespoons olive oil
• 2  cups  diced zucchini
• 2  cups  diced  summer squash
• 3⁄4 cup  diced carrot
• 3⁄4 cup  diced onion
• 2  garlic cloves, minced
• 1  teaspoon  italian seasoning (or more)
• 4  cups  all natural reduced-sodium chicken broth
• 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
• 1⁄2 cup  whole wheat elbow macaroni
• 3  fresh thyme sprigs
•  salt and pepper
• 1⁄3 cup parmesan cheese
• 1⁄3 cup  loosely packed fresh basil, in strips

Directions

1. Heat oil in large pot or dutch oven over medium high.
2. Add zucchini, squash, carrot, onion, garlic and Italian seasoning, stirring frequently until the vegetable start to soften, about 10 minutes.
3. Stir in broth and diced tomatoes.
4. Add beans and uncooked pasta.
5. Cover the mixture and let simmer 10 minutes.
6. Add thyme sprigs and season with salt and pepper.
7. Serve in individual bowls garnished with Parmesan cheese and basil.