
WHITE BEAN AND KALE MINESTRONE SOUP



INGREDIENTS
- 2 tablespoons Pure Wesson® Canola Oil
- 1 onion, celery, bell pepper cup frozen chopped vegetable blend for seasoning
- 3/4 cup chopped carrots
- 2-1/2 cups water
- 1 can (14.5 oz each) Hunt's® Petite Diced Tomatoes, undrained
- 1 can (15 oz each) Great Northern beans, drained
- 1-1/2 cups Hunt's® Tomato Sauce
- 2 cups frozen chopped kale
- 1/2 cup dry small pasta shells, uncooked
- Grated Parmesan cheese, optional
DIRECTIONS
Heat oil in large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add vegetable blend and carrots; cook 3 to 5 minutes or until tender. Add water, undrained tomatoes, beans and tomato sauce; stir to combine. Bring mixture to a boil.
Add kale and pasta; stir to combine. Reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes or until kale and pasta are tender, stirring occasionally. Serve with Parmesan cheese, if desired.