Heat oil in large skillet. Add onion, minced garlic and sea salt.
Saute over medium heat for 5 minutes, then add celery, carrots, oregano, basil and pepper. Cover and cook for 10 more minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add bell pepper, zucchini, water and tomato puree. Cover and let simmer for 15 minutes.
Add chick peas and cover; simmer for another 5 minutes.
Bring to a boil, add pasta; cook until tender. Stir in diced tomatoes; top with parsley and Parmesan.
What a delightful meal indeed.
SBcanning recommends biscuits (see under Biscuits, Breads and Muffins on this site) just to enhance the Minestrone. Excellent choice, low-cal and easy to make.
SBcanning yields 6.