Tuesday, September 25, 2012

20-Minute Minestrone

This soup is delightful.

Hearty enough for a meal.

Simple enough for those – what are we having for dinner?! nights. 

Now that the weather has turned a bit colder, make up a pot to serve your family something warm! 

20-Minute Minestrone – Adapted from Better Homes & Gardens

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

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

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

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. 

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. 

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

Enjoy!

Linked to: Tasty Tuesday, Tasty Tuesday 2

7 comments:

  1. Mmmm, looking forward to trying this one!

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  2. This sounds absolutely wonderful! Love that it's quick - perfect for those busy weeknights!

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    1. Think - Great White Northern Beans, or White Kidney Beans. You could do pinto or chickpeas too.

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  5. Thank you for sharing this recipe! Made it for dinner yesterday, after a long work day and it was so easy and fast! And delicious! I am enjoying the leftovers today. Absolutely love your blog-thank you for being such a blessing. My husband and I come to your blog for meals so much, and it has been wonderful as we have started our married life. :)

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    1. What a blessing to hear!!! I'm glad you enjoyed this dinner and others you've found here too. Praying for more joy in your kitchen as the years go on.

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