30-Minute Minestrone

* 1 cup carrots, chopped
* 4 celery rib, thinly sliced
* 1 medium onion, chopped
* 1 tsp garlic, minced
* 4 teaspoons vegetable oil
* 6 cups water
* 2 cans (14-1/2 ounces) Italian stewed or diced tomatoes, undrained
* 6 beef bouillon cubes
* 1 cup torn fresh spinach
* 1 can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
* 2 cups cooked elbow macaroni
* 1/2 teaspoon pepper

In a saucepan, saute carrots, celery, onion and garlic in oil for 5 minutes. Add water, tomatoes and bouillon; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and add beans. Simmer, uncovered, for 20-25 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Stir in spinach, macaroni and pepper; heat through.
Makes 10 1-cup servings

Number of Servings: 10

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user JOANNE222.