20-Minute Minestrone – Adapted from Better Homes & Gardens

(from home4edu’s recipe box)

– Adapted from Better Homes & Gardens

Source: www.joyinmykitchen.blogspot.com

Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
Serves 6 people

Categories: Soup

Ingredients

  • 1 (280z) can diced tomatoes
  • 1 (14 oz) can white beans, rinsed & drained
  • 1 C chicken or vegetable broth (low-sodium, ideally)
  • 3 C water (or additional broth)
  • 1 medium sweet bell pepper, diced
  • 3 tsp. Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp. minced garlic
  • 1 C dry whole wheat pasta (penne, rigatoni, shells, etc)
  • 3 C fresh spinach
  • 1 C diced cooked chicken, optional

Directions

  1. In a large stockpot, combine the tomatoes with 1 C vegetable broth/chicken broth, 3 C water, bell pepper and pasta.

  2. Add in 3 tsp. Italian seasoning and 1 tsp. minced garlic.

  3. Bring the soup to a boil and then reduce the heat to medium. Cover, and cook for 10 minutes, until the pasta is tender. Stir occasionally.

  4. Toss in the spinach and beans. Cook for 5 additional minutes, until spinach is wilted and beans are warmed. If adding cooked chicken, add here.

  5. Serve immediately. If desired, garnish with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil.

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