Italian Bean Soup with Greens

Ingredients

• 2 (15 oz.)cans Cannellini great northern white beans, drained and rinsed

• 14 oz. Vegetable broth

• 3-4 c. Chopped cabbage

• 4 c. Greens escarole, spinach or Swiss chard

• 1/2 c. Pastina, orzo or pasta of your choice.

• 2 medium Carrots, sliced

• 1 large Onion

• 2 stalks Celery

• 2-4 cloves Garlic

• 1 (28 oz.)can Diced tomatoes, undrained

• 2+ tsp. Dried basil leaves

• 1 tsp. Dried Mediterranean oregano

• 1/2 tsp. Salt

• 1/4 tsp. Black Tellicherry peppercorns

• 2-4 TBS. Olive oil

• Parmesan cheese to taste