Mediterranean Chicken, Bean and Pasta Soup Recipe

Directions:

1. Heat oil in a large saucepan over med-hi heat.
2. Add shallot, celery, and carrots.
3. Saute until the veggies are beginning to soften, 2-3 minutes.
4. Add chopped tomatoes with juice, broth, and bay leaves.
5. Bring to a boil, then lower heat to med-low, partially cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
6. Uncover soup, remove the bay leaves, add cooked chicken, beans and pasta.
7. Increase the hea to med-hi and cook until the pasta is al dente, about 10 minutes.
8. Season with salt and pepper, add 1/4 cup dinely chopped fresh parsleyndn 8 leaves fresh basil, thinly sliced.
9. Garnish with grated parmesan cheese.
10. Serve.