09-21 Minestrone soup

This is a light minestrone. Easy, though it needs some simmer time so its not quick.
You can easily add in some ham, chicken or Italian tempeh if you want more protein.

Sauté
olive oil
1 carrot, chopped
1 celery, chopped
2 sprigs of parsley, torn or snipped
about 10 minutes on low heat. Stir now and again.
Then add
1 zucchini, chopped
2 leeks, chopped
1 can (14.5 oz) tomatoes, chopped
Cook for another 10 minutes then add:
1 t dry or 1 T fresh rosemary
1 can (15 oz) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
4 c vegetable stock or water if you are out
Bring all to a boil then add:
1/2 c rice (any kind)
simmer for another 15-20 minutes until rice is cooked.
Serve with fresh Parmesan and a little drizzle of olive oil.