Classic Minestrone with Pasta Shells

First, prepare the vegetables: peel carrots and potatoes and 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.

Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large pot 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, stirring occasionally.

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