Hearty Chicken Minestrone

Submitted by Leslie Criswell

• Ready In: 35mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 1 cup water
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1⁄2 chopped green pepper
• 1 medium chopped fresh garlic
• 2 (16 ounce) cans rinsed pinto beans
• 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans chicken broth
• 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon italian seasoning
• 1 cup dried uncooked noodles
• 1⁄3 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• salt
• course black pepper

directions

1. In A Soup Pot Heat Oil, Add Water, Green Pepper, Onion& Garlic, Cook Over Medium Heat Until The Onion Is Transparent, Approximately 6 Minutes.
2. Stir In Beans, Chicken Broth, Stewed Tomatoes& Italian Seasoning.
3. Bring To Boil, Reduce Heat To Low, Add Noodles& Cook Until Noodles Are Tender, Approximately 10 Minutes.
4. Sprinkle With Shredded Mozzarella Cheese& Serve Hot.