pasta fagioli soup ii

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 (29 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 2 (14 ounce) cans great northern beans, undrained
• 1 (14 ounce) can chopped spinach, drained
• 2 (14.5 ounce) cans chicken broth
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 3 cups water
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 8 slices crisp cooked bacon, crumbled
• 1 tablespoon dried parsley
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 pound seashell pasta

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 1 hr 15 mins


• in a large stock pot, combine diced tomatoes, beans, spinach, chicken broth, tomato sauce, water, garlic, bacon, parsley, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and basil. bring to a boil, and let simmer for 40 minutes, covered.
• add pasta and cook uncovered until pasta is tender, approximately 10 minutes. ladle soup into individual serving bowls, sprinkle cheese on top, and serve.