Hearty Minestrone with Pasta Shells

First, prepare the vegetables. Peel the carrots and potatoes and cut them, along with the celery stalks and tomatoes, into cubes of about 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, onions, garlic, potatoes, and zucchini. Sauté everything together, stirring occasionally, for about 6–7 minutes over medium heat.

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 about 13–14 minutes, until the vegetables and pasta are al dente or tender. Turn off the stove and set the pot aside.