Minestrone Soup
Garlic Breadsticks
Ingredients
- 1 onion, chopped
- 4 carrots, chopped
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- ¼ cup tomato paste
- ½ tsp crushed red pepper
- 2 (32-oz) cartons chicken broth
- 1 (28-oz) can diced tomatoes with Italian seasoning
- 2 (15-oz) cans cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- ½ (16-oz) pkg ditalini pasta
- 1 (10-oz) pkg spinach
- 2 tsp red wine vinegar
Instructions
- Cook onion, carrots, celery, and garlic in hot oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat 5 minutes. Add tomato paste and red pepper. Cook, stirring constantly, 2 minutes.
- Stir in broth, diced tomatoes, and beans. Bring to a boil; stir in pasta. Reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes or until pasta is tender. Gradually add spinach, stirring until wilted. Add vinegar, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Side Dish Ingredients
- 1 (14-oz) pkg restaurant-style breadsticks
- 2 Tbsp butter, melted
- ½ tsp garlic powder
Side Dish Instructions
- Bake breadsticks according to package directions. Brush with butter, and sprinkle with garlic powder.
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