Easy Minestrone

• 1 can cannellini beans, undrained
• 1 can diced tomatoes (with Italian herbs)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cans chicken broth
• 12 package Knorr vegetable soup mix
• 12 cup uncooked small pasta (your choice)
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 dash cayenne pepper
• 10 -12 frozen cooked meatballs, cut in half
• fresh spinach, torn (a handful)

1. Saute garlic in hot oil.
2. Add beans and broth.
3. Bring to a boil.
4. Stir in everything else but the spinach.
5. Boil 15 minutes.
6. Add spinach.
7. Simmer 5 more minutes.
8. Sprinkle with shredded parmesan cheese if desired.

cannellini beans, tomatoes, garlic, chicken broth, vegetable soup, pasta, salt, cayenne pepper, meatballs, fresh spinach

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/easy-minestrone-11450 (may not work)