Italian Pasta and Bean Soup

Ingredients (14)

• 1 onion, diced
• 1 stalk celery, diced
• 2 carrots, diced
• 5 Tablespoons olive oil
• 1 bay leaf
• 4 Cups (1 quart) vegetable stock
• 1 Cup water or white wine
• 1 15 ounce can crushed tomatoes
• 1 1/2 Cups tomato sauce or jarred strained tomatoes
• 1 16 ounce can white Cannellini beans
• 2 Cups pasta (bowtie or Conchiglie works great)
• 9 ounces spinach
• Pinch of salt and pepper
• Parmesan cheese (optional garnish)