Mark’s mom typically makes homemade chicken soup on Mondays but this Monday his parents were in California…SO, I decided to make the classic- Minestrone. I have to say that this recipe was very light, yummy and full of tasty vegetables, beans and pasta shells.  We did all our shopping at the Whole Foods in South Lake Union…they offer the most beautiful produce available- after Pike Place hours, of course :0) I did use a couple techniques adopted from the Pioneer Woman’s minestrone recipe  …  BUT I am the Pioneer SQUARE Woman so here is my take. Start with… – 2 zucchinis, cubed – 2-3 butternut squash, cubed – 8 oz white mushrooms, quartered – 2 tbsp olive oil – sea salt to taste Then……