Chicken Minestrone Soup

Minestrone’s a quick healthy meal, with tender chicken, mixed vegetables, and pasta swirl around in light savory broth.

INGREDIENTS
Serves: 6

• 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 tablespoon butter
• 1/2 cup diced carrot
• 1/2 cup diced onion
• 3 cans chicken broth (14.5 oz)
• 1 can red kidney beans (16 oz)
• 1 cup dry macaroni shells
• 3/4 tablespoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1 teaspoon fresh chopped thyme leaves
• 1 can Italian-style stewed tomatoes
• 1/2 cup green beans

DIRECTIONS

1. 1. Heat oil and butter in large saucepan over medium heat.
   2. Add the chicken, carrots and onion. Cook, stirring often for 5-6 minutes or until the chicken is lightly browned and the vegetables are tender crisp.
   3. Add the broth, kidney beans, macaroni shells, salt, pepper and thyme. Brin to a slight boil, reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes or until pasta is tender.
   4. Add tomatoes with their juice and green beans. Simmer for 3 minutes.