Easy Minestrone

Name: Easy Minestrone
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

12 ingredients

5 steps

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.