evidence: - 2 cloves garlic, pressed or minced - ½ teaspoon dried oregano - ½ teaspoon dried thyme - 1 large can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, with their liquid (or 2 small 15-ounce cans) [...] Heat the oil in a large pot and add the onion, carrots and celery. When the onion is translucent add the chopped seasonal vegetables, garlic, oregano and thyme and cook for about 2 minutes. Next, add the broth, water, salt, bay leaf, pepper flakes, and pepper. Bring to a boil and then lower to simmer and cook for about 15 minutes. Add the beans, cook for an additional 10 minutes. Add the spinach and cook until wilted. Ladle cooked pasta into each bowl and add the soup on top. Do not cook the pasta in the soup because it will eventually turn to mush. Garnish with Parmesan cheese. [...] - 1 bunch flat parsley - 1 bunch fresh thyme - 1 head garlic, halved crosswise - 2 Bay leaves - 1 Tbs vinegar* - pepper and salt to taste