Easy Slow Cooker Minestrone

Name: Easy Slow Cooker Minestrone
Ingredients: 4 cups (960 grams) reduced-sodium vegetable broth; 3 cups (710 grams) water; 1 (28-ounce or 720 grams) can diced tomatoes; 2 (15-ounce or 385 grams each) can kidney beans (use white ones); 2 medium (120 grams) carrots, peeled and chopped; 2 medium (80 grams) celery stalks, chopped; 1 small (70 grams) white or yellow onion, chopped; 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning; 2 bay leaves; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1/2 cup uncooked pasta; 1 medium (200 grams) zucchini, chopped; 2 cups coarsely chopped fresh or frozen spinach, defrosted; Garnish: Parmesan cheese and basil (optional)