Tuscan Vegetable soup

this is so easy and really good. also low calorie.

from CoookSmart in USA weekend, Feb 24, 2012

15.5 oz can cannellini or other small beans, low sodium, drained and rinsed
1 T olive oil
1 med carrot, diced (1/2 c)
1/2 large onion, diced (i c)
2 stalks celery, didced (1/2 c)
1 zucchini, diced (1 1/2 c)
1 minced clove garlic (1 t)
1 T chpped fresh thyme or 1 t dried
2 t chopped fresh sage or 1/2 t dried
1/2 t salt, or more to taste
1/4 t pepper
4 c chicken broth, low sodium
14 oz can diced tomatoes
2 oz baby spinach leaves (2 c) chopped
grated parmesan

Mash half of the beans. Heat oil in pot over med high, add onion, carrot, celery, zucchini, garlic thyme, sage, salt and pepper. cook stirring, till tender, 5 min. Add brother and tomatoes. bring to a boil. add spinach and beans, cook a few minutes. serve and top with cheese. Serve six, 143 calaries each.