Comforting Minestrone Soup

In a dutch oven or soup pot, saute together in 2 Tbsp EVOO:
1 cup each diced carrots and celery
1 medium sweet onion, diced
1 clove minced garlic

Add and cook together about 10 - 15 minutes:
1 tsp dried oregano (or Italian seasoning, if you like)
1 tbsp all-purpose salt-free seasoning (your choice)
1 can stewed tomatoes, your choice
1 can beans (red, kidney, or cannellini), drained/rinsed

1 cup sliced (or diced) zucchini (optional)

1 cup diced (smallish) yellow potato

Add and bring to simmer:
1 box veggie broth (4 cups)
1-2 tsp veggie paste (optional)
3 T red wine

Add:
3 handfuls med. or small shell pasta, uncooked
salt & pepper to taste

Return to simmer and cook until pasta is done, about 10 mins., or so.

Garnish with Parmesan cheese and parsley, if preferred.