Easy Minestrone Soup

Name: Easy Minestrone Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 cup chopped yellow onion; 1 cup sliced celery (about 2 stalks); 1 cup peeled and sliced carrots (about 2 medium carrots); 1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic; 6 cups chicken broth; 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes; 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce; 1 small zucchini, chopped into 1 inch pieces (about 1 1/2 cups); 1 (15.5 ounce) can kidney beans, drained; 1 (14.5 ounce) can green beans, drained; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon dried basil; 2 bay leaves; Salt and black pepper, to taste; 1 cup small shell pasta (I used elbow macaroni); Shredded Parmesan cheese, for topping