Chicken Minestrone

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 cup frozen stew vegetables, mirepoix, or mixed veggies
• 24 oz your favorite spaghetti sauce
• 4 cup water (or chicken stock or vegetable broth if you like)
• 2 cup chicken (cooked and cubed)
• 15 oz cannellini beans (or garbanzos (chick peas))
• 1 cup small pasta (such as elbows or shells)
• salt and pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   In a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat, heat the olive oil. Add the veggies and cook for a few minutes, stirring occasionally. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

2. 2

   Add the spaghetti sauce. Rinse the jar out with the water and add to the pot. Cover and bring to a low boil. Stir in the pasta. Bring to a simmer and cook until al dente.

3. 3

   Stir in the chicken and beans and cook until al dente, according to package directions. Season to taste with salt and pepper.