Chicken Italian Pasta & Bean Soup

Prep Time: 10 Minutes

Cook Time: 25 Minutes

Ready In: 35 Minutes

Servings: 6

Soup

Ingredients:

4 -6 boneless chicken thighs (cut up bite size)

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil

1 medium onion

2 tablespoons minced garlic cloves

6 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth

1 1/2 cups small bow tie pasta

2 (15 ounce) cans cannellini beans, rinsed & drained

1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice

1/2 cup chopped parsley

1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

Directions:

1. Heat 1 Tbsp of the oil in a 3 quart sauce pan over med.-heat. Add cut up chicken thighs add onions and saute 5 minutes or until light golden. Add garlic and cook, stirring for 1 minute.
2. Add broth and bring to a boil. Add pasta and cook 5 minute.
3. Stir in beans and tomatoes, cook 4 minute or until pasta is tender. Remove from heat.
4. Stir in parsley, cheese and remaining oil.

By RecipeOfHealth.com