- 4 tsp garlic, fresh, minced
- 1 1/2 cup celery, chopped
- 1 cup onion, chopped
- 1 tsp basil, dry
- Black pepper, freshly ground, to taste
- 5 cups vegetable broth, low-sodium
- 4 cups tomatoes, crushed, low-sodium
- 1 bay leaf
- 3 cups kidney beans, cooked, rinsed
- 1 cup pasta of choice, uncooked
- Basil, fresh, chopped (to serve)
- Vegan Parmesan (to serve, optional)