SPILL-THE-BEANS MINESTRONE

Spill-the-Beans Minestrone image

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Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 Tbsp olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 cans (14.1 oz each) reduced sodium chicken or vegetable broth
1 can (15 1/2 oz.) reduced sodium garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 1/4 oz.) reduced sodium red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14 1/2 oz.) Italian-style stewed tomatoes
2 cups cooked kale or Swiss chard, optional
1/2 cup uncooked small shell-shaped pasta
1/4 tsp Italian seasoning
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper
Grated Parmesan cheese, optional

Steps:

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 next 8 ingredients, bring to a boil.
Reduce heat; cover and simmer 10 to 12 minutes or until pasta is tender. Serve with parmesan cheese, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 0 g, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 g, Sodium 0 g, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 0 g