Minestrone

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 2 cups chopped onions
• 5 garlic cloves, minced (use fresh garlic only)
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1 stalk celery, chopped
• 1 medium carrot, diced
• 1 cup green beans, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• fresh black pepper
• 1 teaspoon basil
• 1 medium bell pepper, diced
• 4 cups water (more if needed)
• 1 (650 ml) jar good spaghetti sauce (meat free)
• 1 cup chickpeas, cooked
• 1 cup dry pasta (any shape)
• 1/2 cup parsley, minced
• parmesan cheese (use soy cheese if vegan)