Minestrone Soup

Ingredients

• 4 tbspbutterAmount4 tbspIngredientbutter
• 1medium onionAmount1Ingredientmedium onion, chopped, chopped
• 2carrotsAmount2Ingredientcarrots, peeled and chopped, peeled and chopped
• 2celeryAmount2Ingredientcelery stalks, chopped stalks, chopped
• 2 cupchopped summer vegetables, such as zucchini and yellow squashAmount2 cupIngredientchopped summer vegetables, such as zucchini and yellow squash
• 3(14.5-ounce) cans chicken brothAmount3Ingredient(14.5-ounce) cans chicken broth
• 3(14.5-ounce) cans beef brothAmount3Ingredient(14.5-ounce) cans beef broth
• 1waterAmount1Ingredientwater
• 1(28-ounce) can diced tomatoesAmount1Ingredient(28-ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1(15-ounce) can white kidney beansAmount1Ingredient(15-ounce) can white kidney beans, drained, drained
• 1/4 cuptomato pasteAmount1/4 cupIngredienttomato paste
• 4garlicAmount4Ingredientgarlic cloves, minced cloves, minced
• 2 tspdried parsleyAmount2 tspIngredientdried parsley
• 1 tspsaltAmount1 tspIngredientsalt
• 1/2 cupchopped fresh basilAmount1/2 cupIngredientchopped fresh basil
• 1/4 tsppepper
• 1 cupuncooked short pastaAmount1 cupIngredientuncooked short pasta, such as ditalini, such as ditalini
• 1/3 cupParmesan cheeseAmount1/3 cupIngredientParmesan cheese
• 1(15-ounce) can chickpeasAmount1Ingredient(15-ounce) can chickpeas
• 1 cuphalf & halfAmount1 cupIngredienthalf & half
• 2 cupbaby spinachAmount2 cupIngredientbaby spinach

Instructions

1. 1

   In a large pot over medium-high heat, melt the butter. Add in the onions, carrots, celery, and summer vegetables and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the onions are translucent. Reduce heat to medium and add in the chicken brothAmount3Ingredient(14.5-ounce) cans chicken broth, beef broth, water, diced tomatoes, kidney beans, tomato paste, garlic, parsley, salt, basil, and pepper. Cook for 20 minutes, partially covered.

2. 2

   Stir in the noodles, parmesan, and chickpeas, and cook for 20 minutes, or until the noodles are completely cooked through. Stir in the half & halfAmount1 cupIngredienthalf & half and spinach until just wilted, then serve.