"This Chicken Minestrone Soup is an easy, wholesome meal for a busy day. I'ts loaded with vegetables, rotisserie chicken, and elbow pasta...."
INGREDIENTS
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2 tablespoons oil (vegetable, canola, or olive oil)
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1 cup diced onion
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1 cup chopped baby carrots
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2 zucchini (chopped)
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3 ribs celery (chopped)
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2 teaspoons minced garlic
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6 cups low-sodium chicken broth (divided)
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14 ounces canned pinto beans (rinsed and drained)
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14 ounces canned kidney beans (rinsed and drained)
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28 ounces canned Italian style crushed tomatoes in puree
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1 teaspoon dried basil
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1 teaspoon dried oregano
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1 teaspoon Lawry's Seasoned Salt ((or other all-purpose seasoning))
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1 cup cooked elbow macaroni (½ cup uncooked prepared according to package directions)
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2 cups rotisserie chicken (diced or shredded (see notes below for more ideas))
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½ cup chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
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shaved or shredded Parmesan cheese (for serving)