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11) Canned Chicken and White Bean Minestrone

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 2 carrots diced
  • 2 celery stalks diced
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 cans 12–15 oz each canned white beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can 10–12 oz canned chicken, drained
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 can 14 oz diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 cup small pasta orzo or ditalini
  • 2 cups chopped kale or spinach
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes optional
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Grated Parmesan for serving

Method
 

  1. Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat and sauté onion, carrot, and celery until softened, about 6–7 minutes.
  2. Stir in garlic, oregano, and red pepper flakes for 30 seconds.
  3. Add beans, canned chicken, diced tomatoes with juices, and broth; bring to a simmer.
  4. Add pasta and cook until al dente, about 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. Stir in kale or spinach until wilted; season with salt and pepper.
  6. Serve with grated Parmesan and extra pepper flakes if desired.