Minestrone Soup Recipe

Name: Minestrone Soup Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: European, Italian, Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 white onion; 2 large carrots; 3 celery stalks; 4 garlic cloves; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon dried basil; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon red chilli flakes; 400 ml crushed canned tomatoes; 1000 ml chicken stock; 200 grams canned white beans; 200 grams canned red kidney beans; handful of spinach; 100 grams uncooked pasta; salt and pepper to taste