Classic Minestrone with Shell Pasta

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

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

After sautéing, add the diced tomatoes, tomato paste, shell pasta, 1 liter of 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 tender. Turn off the heat and set the pot aside.