Pasta Fagioli Soup

By KSmitherman

Ingredients

• 1 (28 oz) can diced tomatoes
• 2 (15 oz) cans great Northern beans
• 1 (14.5 oz) can chopped spinach, (I use frozen)
• 2 (14.5 oz) cans chicken broth
• 1 (29 oz) tomato sauce
• 2 cups water
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 8 slices crisp cooked bacon, crumbled
• 1 tbs. dried parsley
• 1 tsp. garlic powder
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tbs. fresh chopped basil
• 8 oz. seashell pasta
• 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese

Preparation

Step 1

In a large stockpot, combine all above ingredients except pasta. Bring to a boil; cover and simmer for 40 minutes.
Add pasta and cook uncovered until pasta is tender, about 10 minutes. Ladle soup into bowls and sprinkle with cheese.