Simple Italian White Bean and Pasta Soup

The only reason I enjoy tolerate cold weather is because of soups and hot chocolate. I love a good bowl of soup and a delicious mug of hot chocolate. But the only time I want them is when the weather is cold, I have no desire for hot soup when the weather is hot.

This soup is so simple and easy. Perfect for those cold days when you you do not want to spend a lot of time in the kitchen.

Simple Italian White Bean and Pasta Soup

Ingredients:

• 24 ounces marinara sauce
• 32 ounces low sodium chicken broth
• 2- 15 ounce cans reduced sodium cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
• 6 lasagna noodles, uncooked
• 3 cups (2 1/2 ounces) baby spinach

Directions:

1. In a crock pot stir together the marinara sauce, chicken broth, beans and spinach. Cover and cook on low 6-8 hours.
2. Break the lasagna noodles into pieces and stir into the crock pot. Cover and cook for 30 minutes or until the noodles are tender.

Enjoy!!!

Nutrition Facts
Serves: 6
Amount Per Serving
Calories 357
Total Fat		2.1g
Saturated Fat		0.1g
Polyunsaturated Fat		0.2g
Monounsaturated Fat		0.7g
Trans Fat		0g
Cholesterol		0mg
Sodium		341.9mg
Potassium		674.9mg
Total Carbohydrates		68.5g
Dietary Fiber		11.1g
Sugars		5g
Protein		18.1g
Vitamin A 33.47% Vitamin C 26.62%
Calcium 14.09% Iron 33.14%
*Nutritional information will vary depending on the brands you use.

*Adapted from Real Mom Kitchen.