Classic Minestrone with Pasta Shells

First, prepare the vegetables: peel carrots and potatoes. Cut them, along with the celery stalks and tomatoes, into cubes of approx. 1 cm. Peel and finely chop the onion and garlic. Wash the zucchini and also cut it into small cubes.

In a large pot, heat 1 tbsp olive oil over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, add the chopped celery stalks, carrots, onion, garlic, potatoes, and zucchini. Sauté everything for approx. 6–7 minutes over medium heat, stirring occasionally.

After sautéing, add the diced tomatoes, tomato paste, pasta shells, 1 liter vegetable broth, as well as dried basil and oregano. Season with salt and pepper. Bring everything to a boil and simmer over medium heat for approx. 13–14 minutes until the vegetables and pasta are al dente or soft. Turn off the stove and set the pot aside.