Minestrone - Italian Vegetable Soup

Start by preparing all the vegetables. Peel the carrot and cut it into medium cubes, along with the celery stalks. Peel the onion and chop it finely. Cut the potatoes and fennel into small cubes. Prepare a large pot and place it over medium heat.

When the pot is hot, add the olive oil. Add the onion, carrot, and celery and sauté for about 5 minutes, until the vegetables begin to soften and lightly brown. Add the crushed garlic and cook for another 1 minute to release its aroma.

Add the canned chopped tomatoes, finely chopped basil and parsley, potatoes, and fennel. Drain the cannellini beans and chickpeas well, then add them to the pot. Mix everything well to combine the flavors.