Easy Minestrone

Submitted by Janneke anne

"I am always looking for easy ways to feed the family in the busy fall months. Getting veggies into the kids is a bonus."

 

• Ready In: 32mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 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

directions

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

Reviews

[zaar junkie]

Simple recipe. I used kidney, black, and great northern beans. Good flavor - I liked the touch of rosemary. I would make this again. Thanks!

 

[Starrynews]

Wonderful, with lots of flavor. Easy and delicious. I used oregano, parsley, and basil for the italian seasoning, used spinach, and subbed in some brown rice pasta to make it gluten-free. Thanks for sharing! PAC Fall '11.

 

[Peg Roberts]

Very easy and fast. Delicous.