Chicken Italian Pasta & Bean Soup

Soup

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 4 -6  boneless chicken thighs (cut up bite size)
• 1  tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 2  teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1  medium onion
• 2  tablespoons minced garlic cloves
• 6  cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
• 1 1⁄2 cups  small bow tie pasta
• 2 (15 ounce) cans cannellini beans, rinsed & drained
• 1 (14 1/2ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice
• 1⁄2 cup  chopped parsley
• 1⁄4 cup  grated parmesan cheese

Directions

1. Heat 1 Tbsp of the oil in a 3 quart sauce pan over med.-heat. Add cut up chicken thighs add onions and saute 5 minutes or until light golden. Add garlic and cook, stirring for 1 minute.
2. Add broth and bring to a boil. Add pasta and cook 5 minute.
3. Stir in beans and tomatoes, cook 4 minute or until pasta is tender. Remove from heat.
4. Stir in parsley, cheese and remaining oil.