Hearty Two Bean Minestrone Soup
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Hearty Two Bean Minestrone Soup
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Ingredients
- 1tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onionchopped
- 2 cloves garlicfinely chopped
- 4tbsp unsalted tomato sauce
- 1/4tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/4tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/2cup uncooked, whole wheat, small shell shaped pasta
- 2 (14.5 ounce)cans chicken brothreduced fat and reduced sodium
- 1 (15.5 ounce)can red kidney beansreduced sodium, drained and rinsed
- 1 (15.5 ounce)can garbanzo beansreduced sodium, drained and rinsed
- 1 (14.5 ounce)can Italian style stewed tomatoesunsalted, undrained
- 2cups chopped kale
- 1/4cup grated Parmesan cheese for garnish
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, heat oil over medium high heat until hot.
- Cook and stir onion and garlic 3 to 5 minutes or until onion is translucent.
- Add broth, beans, tomatoes, kale, or swiss chard (if desired), pasta and seasonings; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat; cover and simmer 10 to 12 minutes or until pasta is tender.
- Serve with Parmesan cheese.
Recipe Notes
