Quick Minestrone Soup

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium onion, sliced (about 1 cup)
• 2 carrots, sliced (about 1 cup)
• 2 celery ribs, coarsely chopped (about 1 1/3 cups)
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 teaspoons dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 6 cups vegetable or chicken broth
• 1/3 cup dry sherry
• 1 medium zucchini, chunked (about 1 cup)
• 2 medium tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and diced or 1/2 cups canned crushed tomatoes
• 1/4 pound fresh green beans, cut into 2-inch pieces
• 2 cups cooked kidney beans, drained
• 1/4 cup fusilli (spiral) pasta
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus additional for the table