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PASTA & BEAN SOUP

Active Time : 30 minutes
Total Time : 30 minutes
Serves : 6 servings
INGREDIENTS
  • 1/2 16 ounce package bacon chopped
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
  • 1 32 ounce container reduced sodium chicken broth
  • 2 15 ounce cans pinto beans rinsed and drained
  • 1 15 ounce can crushed tomatoes
  • 2 cups small shells pasta
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
  • 2 cups fresh spinach leaves
  • - fancy shredded Italian style Parmesan cheese optional
DIRECTIONS

In large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium heat, cook bacon, onions and garlic until bacon is crisp; drain off excess grease from pan.

Add chicken broth, beans, tomatoes and pasta. Cook until pasta is al dente (about 10 minutes).

Add rosemary and spinach. Continue cooking 5 minutes. Serve with Parmesan cheese, if desired.