Easy Minestrone

• 2 Tbsp. olive oil
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2 ribs celery, sliced
• 2 carrots, diced
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 cans chicken broth
• 1 can tomatoes, undrained
• 1 1/2 c. water
• 1 tsp. oregano
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. pepper
• 1 can white beans, drained
• 1/2 c. small macaroni
• 2 c. fresh spinach
• grated Parmesan

1. In Dutch oven, over medium heat, heat oil.
2. Add garlic, celery, carrots and onion; cook 10 minutes, stirring often.
3. Stir in broth, tomatoes and their liquids, water, oregano, salt and pepper.
4. Bring to a boil, breaking up tomatoes with spoon.
5. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
6. Stir in beans and macaroni.
7. Bring to a boil.
8. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes longer.
9. Stir in spinach.
10. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes longer. Serve sprinkled with cheese.

olive oil, clove garlic, celery, carrots, onion, chicken broth, tomatoes, water, oregano, salt, pepper, white beans, macaroni, fresh spinach, parmesan

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=415460 (may not work)