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1. Add the oil and onion to a large pot and sauté for 5 minutes over medium heat.
2. Add the celery, garlic, red pepper and hot pepper and cook for 5 additional minutes.
3. Add the zucchini and stir well, cooking for 2 more minutes.
4. Dice the tomatoes and add them to the pot with their juices along with the beans, chicken stock, herbs and seasonings.
5. Simmer for 20 minutes, partially covered.
6. Halfway through cooking, add the green beans and stir well.
7. Remove the bay leaf and hot pepper from the pot and discard.
8. Taste for seasoning and add additional salt and pepper if desired.
9. Serve sprinkled with grated fresh parmesan cheese.
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