Easy Minestrone

• medium onion, chopped↗1
• chicken broth↗3 cans

  (14 ounce)

• garlic cloves, chopped↗4
• diced tomatoes1 can

  (28 ounce)

• red kidney beans, drained and rinsed↗1 can

  (15 1/2 ounce)

• garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed↗1 can

  (15 1/2 ounce)

• chopped fresh kale or 2 cups baby spinach leaves2 cups
• whole wheat pasta (I use 1 cup penne)1⁄2 cup
• italian seasoning↗1 teaspoon
• dried rosemary↗1⁄4 teaspoon
• red pepper flakes (may be to hot for kids)↗1⁄4 teaspoon
• salt & pepper, to your liking

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   In a large pot, cook onions in 3/4 cup broth, over medium high heat until onions are translucent, about 5 minutes.

2. 2

   Add another 1/2 cup broth and garlic. Cook for 5 more minutes.

3. 3

   Stir in tomatoes, rest of broth, garbanzo beans, kidney beans, kale and pasta. Add Italian seasoning, rosemary red pepper flakes.

4. 4

   Bring to a boil. Reduce heat. Cover and simmer 10 to 12 minutes, or until pasta is tender.

5. 5

   Season with salt and pepper before serving.