EASY MINESTRONE

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Provided by Janneke anne

Categories Stocks

Time 32m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

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1 medium onion, chopped
3 (14 ounce) cans chicken broth
4 garlic cloves, chopped
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (15 1/2 ounce) can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 (15 1/2 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
2 cups chopped fresh kale or 2 cups baby spinach leaves
1/2 cup whole wheat pasta (I use 1 cup penne)
1 teaspoon italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (may be to hot for kids)
salt & pepper, to your liking

Steps:

In a large pot, cook onions in 3/4 cup broth, over medium high heat until onions are translucent, about 5 minutes.
Add another 1/2 cup broth and garlic. Cook for 5 more minutes.
Stir in tomatoes, rest of broth, garbanzo beans, kidney beans, kale and pasta. Add Italian seasoning, rosemary red pepper flakes.
Bring to a boil. Reduce heat. Cover and simmer 10 to 12 minutes, or until pasta is tender.
Season with salt and pepper before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 435.7, Fat 4.5, SaturatedFat 0.9, Sodium 1337.7, Carbohydrate 75.7, Fiber 16.6, Sugar 7.7, Protein 26.7