Tuscan Style Bean Soup

This is all you need for a filling meal. This recipe is from the WEBB Cooks, articles and recipes by Robyn Webb, courtesy of the American Diabetes Association. Preparation time: 15 minutes.

• Calories: 174 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• ground black pepper to taste
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 cup canned whole tomatoes, chopped
• 1 cup seashell pasta
• 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
• 3 cups low fat, low sodium chicken broth
• 1 ½ cups kidney beans, cooked
• ½ cup chopped spinach

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a large pot over medium high heat, combine the oil, onion and garlic and saute for 5 minutes. Add the red bell pepper and saute for 3 more minutes. Add the broth, tomatoes and beans. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes. Add the thyme, spinach and pasta. Simmer for 5 more minutes and pepper to taste.