Vegetable Minestrone

Name: Vegetable Minestrone
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 medium onion, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 carrots, peeled & chopped; 2 medium red potatoes, chopped; 6 cups vegetable broth; 1⁄2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1⁄2 teaspoon dried basil; 3 dried bay leaves; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice; 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained; 5 -6 ounces frozen chopped spinach; 1⁄4 cup orzo pasta or 1⁄4 cup other small shell pasta; 2 -4 cups water; salt and pepper; 3 tablespoons cornstarch; grated parmesan cheese