Minestrone Soup with Beans

Name: Minestrone Soup with Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 4 h
Total time: 4 h 15 min
Cuisine: Italian, European, Mediterranean
Ingredients: 2 (400g) cans chopped tomatoes; 1 (425g) can white (cannellini or navy) beans, drained; 2 carrots, peeled and chopped; 1 celery stalk, chopped; 150g onion, chopped; 1 tsp dried thyme; 1/2 tsp dried sage; 2 bay leaves; Salt and ground black pepper; 150g cooked ditalini pasta; 1 medium courgette, chopped; 50g coarsely chopped fresh or frozen spinach, defrosted; 4 tbsp grated Parmesan or Romano cheese or vegetarian alternative; Basil sprigs, garnish, optional