Veggie-Packed White Bean Minestrone

Name: Veggie-Packed White Bean Minestrone
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: European, Italian, Mediterranean
Ingredients: 3 Tbsp olive oil; 1 small yellow onion, diced ((1 small onion yields ~1 ½ cups or 180 g)); 3 medium carrots, sliced into ~1/8 inch circles ((3 carrots yield ~1 ½ cups or 165 g)); 1 bulb fennel, chopped ((1 bulb fennel yields ~2 cups or 230 g // or sub celery)); 5 cloves garlic, minced ((5 cloves garlic yield ~2 ½ Tbsp or 20 g)); 2 medium yellow potatoes, cut into 1-inch cubes ((2 potatoes yield ~2 ½ cups or 340 g)); 1 medium zucchini (or yellow summer squash), quartered and sliced into ~1/8 inch slices ((1 zucchini yields ~2 cups or 200 g)); 2 cups green beans, cut into 1-inch pieces; 1/2-3/4 tsp red pepper flakes; 1 tsp dried basil ((optional)); 1-1 ½ tsp sea salt; 1 (15 oz.) can crushed tomatoes; 4 cups water ((or vegetable broth)); 2 (15 oz.) cans white beans, drained and rinsed; Vegan parmesan cheese; Freshly chopped basil or parsley; Toasted crusty bread