Contributed By: spfundtmartin
Invented for my daughter
Delicious and easy soup with all four food groups...
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Total Preparation Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Actual Cooking Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Number of Servings: 4
Origin: Italian
Mexican & Spanish
Special Features: Simple (6 ingredients or less)
Kids can help make it
Meal Type: Soups & Stews
Ingredients
3 Boneless skinless chicken breasts or 5 boneless skinless thighs
2-4 cloves Garlic, pressed
1 Large carton chicken broth or 2 cans
1 can Italian seasoned chopped tomatoes
1 cup Bow tie pasta
1 can Italian white beans
1/2 Block frozen spinach (chopped or leaf, whichever you prefer)
Grated parmesan
Preparation
Cut chicken into 1-2 inch cubes
Add with 1/2 cup of broth and garlic to large saucepan and simmer until chicken is almost cooked thoroughly, add remaining broth, tomatoes, beans and pasta. Let simmer until pasta is cooked. Add basil and spinach and cook on low until spinach is done. Top each bowl with some parmesan. Serve with baguette slices.
For Mexican version replace white beans with Pinto, Italian tomatoes with Mexican seasoned tomatoes and pasta with Rice. Add a little salsa. Omit basil and parmesan, top with sour cream or jack cheese. Serve with tortilla chips.
Cook's Notes
Easy and good enough to serve company. My daughter's favorite soup since she was 2. You can also use alphabet noodles!
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