Meatball Minestrone

Total Time: 50 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 3 (15 ounce) cans cannellini beans, undrained and divided
• 1 (32 ounce) container chicken broth
• 1 (1 1/2 ounce) envelope vegetable soup mix (knorr's)
• 60 -64 frozen cooked meatballs
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes with basil oregano and garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper flakes
• 8 ounces uncooked rotini pasta
• 1 (10 ounce) package fresh spinach, torn
• shredded parmesan cheese
• chopped fresh parsley

Recipe

• 1 saute garlic in hot oil in a large soup pot over medium-high heat for 1 minute.
• 2 add in 2 cans beans and chicken broth; bring mixture to a boil.
• 3 add in vegetable soup mix; stir until dissolves.
• 4 add in meatballs, tomatoes, and red pepper flakes; return to a boil.
• 5 add in rotini; cook, stirring frequently, for 15 minutes.
• 6 add in remaining beans and spinach; cook 5 more minutes.
• 7 ladle into soup bowls; garnish with parmesan cheese and parsley.