#1,489: Pasta Fagioli Soup

This was a really easy soup to make and I made only a few addition/changes to the recipe. I also threw this all together in a crockpot (minus the noodles!!) and cooked it on high for about 3 hours.  Then I added the noodles that I pre-cooked and served.  So simple, healthy and delicious.

1 lb cooked ground turkey

2 tablespoons  olive oil

1 onion, diced

3 cloves garlic, chopped

1 14 1/2ounce can diced tomatoes with basil, garlic and oregano

2 14 1/2ounce cans reduced-sodium chicken broth

8 ounce (about 2 cups) small pasta shells (I used ditalini pasta)

1 teaspoon  Italian seasoning

1 bunch fresh kale, tough stems discarded, cut into 1-inch pieces and washed

2 cans small white beans, drained and rinsed

1 tablespoon  tomato paste

1/2 teaspoon  salt

1/4 teaspoon  pepper

Grated Parmesan, for serving

Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and cook 5 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute.

Stir in tomatoes, broth and 3 cups water. Bring to a simmer over high heat. Add pasta and Italian seasoning. Cook, stirring, 5 minutes.

Stir in kale; cook 5 minutes more. Reduce heat to medium and stir in beans, tomato paste, salt and pepper. Heat through.

Ladle into bowls; garnish with Parmesan.