Bean And Pasta Soup

Ingredients

2 packages low-sodium instant vegetable
1 1/2 c water
1 c low sodium stewed
4 1/2 oz shell macaroni
1 c spinach
1/2 ts oregano leaves
1/2 ts basil leaves
3/4 oz parmesan cheese

Instructions

Yield: 4 Servings Of 3/4 Cup Each In a 2 1/2-quart saucepan, combine the dissolved broth mix and tomatoes; cook over medium heat until the mixture comes to a boil. Add the macaroni and cook for 7 minutes. Add the beans, spinach, oregano and basil and stir to combine; cook until the macaroni is tender, 5 to 7 minutes. (If the soup is too thick, add a small amount of water.) Divide the soup into 4 soup bowls and sprinkle each portion with 1/4 of the Parmesan Cheese. Each serving provides: 2 Proteins; 1 Vegetable, 1 1/2 Breads, 5 Optional Calories Per Serving: 350 Milligrams Sodium; 5 Milligrams Cholesterol