Minestrone Soup

Ingredients

3 14 oz cans of beef broth
1 15 oz can of kidney beans
1 15 oz can of organic garbanzo beans
1 14.5 oz can of stewed tomatoes, undrained
1 11.5 oz can V8
1 6 oz can tomato paste
2 tsp sugar
1 tsp dried Italian seasoning, crushed
1 1/2 cups loose pack frozen mixed veggies
2 cups cooked bowties (farfalle, or any shape you prefer)
2 cups spinach leaves
Finely shredded Parmesan cheese

Instructions

1- In a 4-quart Dutch oven combine beef broth, kidney beans, garbanzo beans, undrained tomatoes, V8, tomato paste, sugar and Italian seasoning. Bring to boiling; add mixed veggies. Reduce heat. Simmer, covered 10 minutes until veggies are tender.

2. Stir in cooked pasta and spinach; heat through. If desired, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.