2-3 c - chicken or vegetable broth
1 can - diced tomatoes
1/2 c - chopped sweet onion
1 - 1 1/2 c - chopped vegetables
1/4 c - chopped fresh spinach
1 can - kidney beans, rinsed
1 c - shell pasta or elbow macaroni
basil
Italian seasoning
2 - garlic cloves, minced
garlic salt
pepper
Directions:
1. Season diced tomatoes in a medium bowl with basil, pepper, and 1 clove of minced garlic. Let marinate for 15 minutes
2. In a large pot, saute onions in 5 tbsp of broth until translucent. Add rest of broth.
3. Strain diced tomatoes into pot through a sieve. Set tomato chunks aside. Add basil, pepper, Italian seasoning, garlic salt, and last clove of mined garlic. Bring to a boil.
4. Once at a boil, add beans, vegetables, spinach, and pasta. Cover and simmer on low heat for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and keep covered for 5-10 minutes.
