Minestrone Soup

This is a simply delicious soup with all fresh vegetables and herbs. With a bowl of this filling, healthy soup and a piece of bread, dinner is done. Enjoy!
Ingredients:
2 tbs butter
2 tbs oil
1 cup chopped
4 cups chicken stock
4 cups water
1 can (14.5 oz.) tomato, with liquid
1 can (14.5 oz.) kidney beans, drained
1 can (14.5 oz.) garbanzo beans, drained
3 cups mixed vegetables: carrots, cabbage, celery & spinach
1/2 cup corn
1 large potato, cut into cubes
1 tbs tomato paste
1 tbs salt
1 tsp black pepper
2 cloves garlic
1/4 cup orzo pasta
1 tbs chopped fresh parsley or 1 tsp dried parsley
1 tbs chopped basil or 1 tsp dried basil

Topping: Parmesan cheese for each serving

Directions:
In a large stock pot, heat butter and oil. Add onions and cook until soft (about 3 minutes). Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant. Add tomato paste,stir for few minutes. Add the rest of the ingredients, except the orzo pasta, corn, and beans. Bring to boil and simmer for 15 minutes or until all the vegetables are cooked. Add the orzo pasta, corn, and beans and cook for another 15 minutes. Season again with salt, if needed. Ladle the soup into a serving bowl and top with Parmesan cheese.