what's cookin... {Meatball Minestrone}

on this gloomy day I opened the One-Armed Cook cookbook looking for this recipe. i love this cookbook because it makes cooking easy and that's what i need for cooking motivation... anyway, so good I thought i'd share.

Meatball Minestrone

1 c frozen chopped onion
2 tsp bottled minced garlic
1 T olive oil
1 can cannellini beans, undrained
1 (32 oz.) container chicken broth
1 pkg dry vegetable soup mix
1 (16 oz) pkg frozen cooked meatballs
2 cans Italian style diced tomatoes
1/2 tsp crushed red pepper
1 c ditalini pasta, uncooked
...(i've found that this pasta has several names- just look for small round ones)
1 (10 oz) pkg fresh washed baby spinach

1. in large saucepan over med-high heat cook onion, garlic and olive oil until tender - 5 min
2. stir in beans, chicken broth and bring to boil
3. stir in vege soup mix, meatballs, tomatoes, red pepper and return to boil
4. add pasta and cook, stirring often for 15 minutes
5. add spinach and stir until wilted- 1 minute

bon appetit!

{and stay tuned- there is a fun slipcover post coming soon!!}