Tuscan Bean Soup

Servings

6

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves finely chopped garlic
• 1 red pepper, chopped
• 3 cups low fat, low sodium chicken broth
• 1 cup canned whole tomatoes, chopped
• 1 1/2 cups kidney beans, cooked
• 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
• 1/2 cup chopped spinach
• 1 cup seashell pasta
• ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

1. In a large pot over medium high heat, combine the oil, onion and garlic and sauté for 5 minutes. Add the red pepper and sauté for 3 more minutes. Add the broth, tomatoes and beans.
2. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes. Add the thyme, spinach and pasta. Simmer for 5 more minutes and pepper to taste.