MINESTRONE

Place a large pot on the stove and heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.

Add the onion, celery, and carrot to the hot oil in the pot.

Cook the vegetables until they become soft, which should take about 5 minutes.

Add the garlic, salt, and pepper to the pot, then cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

Add the tomatoes, broth, and dried herbs to the pot.

Reduce the heat to medium-low and let the mixture simmer for 10 minutes.

Stir the kidney beans, kale, and pasta into the pot. Cook until the pasta and vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes (depending on the recommended cooking time of the pasta).

To serve, ladle the minestrone into bowls. You can optionally top it with Parmesan cheese and fresh basil.