Soupe au Pistou

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 carrots, diced
• 2 zucchini, diced
• 1 cup green beans, trimmed and cut into bite-sized pieces
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 2 cups water
• 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes
• 1 cup cooked cannellini beans (or any white beans), drained and rinsed
• 1/2 cup small pasta (such as ditalini or small shells)
• Salt and pepper to taste

For the Pistou:

• 2 cloves garlic
• 2 cups fresh basil leaves
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• Salt to taste