How To Make Pasta Bean Soup

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Ingredients

• 1/4 cup chopped onion
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 1/4 cup uncooked ditalini or other small pasta
• 1/2 cup canned white kidney (cannellini) beans
• 1/2 cup canned diced tomatoes
• 1/2 cup torn fresh spinach
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• Shredded Parmesan cheese

Directions

In a saucepan, saute onion and garlic in butter and oil. Add broth; bring to a boil. Add pasta; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes or until pasta is tender. Add the beans, tomatoes, spinach and salt. Cook 5 minutes longer or until heated through. Serve with Parmesan cheese.