evidence: Ingredients - 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil - 1 medium yellow onion, diced - 2 medium carrots, chopped - 2 celery ribs, thinly sliced - 1 teaspoon sea salt, plus more to taste - Freshly ground black pepper - 3 garlic cloves, grated - 1 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes - 1½ cups cooked white beans or kidney beans, drained and rinsed - 1 cup chopped green beans - 4 cups vegetable broth - 2 bay leaves - 1 teaspoon dried oregano - 1 teaspoon dried thyme - ¾ cup small pasta, elbows, shells, orecchiette - ½ cup chopped fresh parsley - Red pepper flakes - Grated Parmesan cheese, optional, for serving [...] - Add the garlic, tomatoes, beans, green beans, broth, bay leaves, oregano, and thyme. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes.