"This is a really easy Tuscan style white bean and spinach soup. I prefer it meatless, but mini meatballs can be added...."
INGREDIENTS
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1/4 cup olive oil
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1 medium onion, chopped
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4 garlic cloves, minced
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2 carrots, chopped
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2 stalks celery, chopped
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1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
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1 bay leaf
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3 (14 ounce) cans chicken broth
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1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
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2 (15 ounce) cans white beans, any variety
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1 (10 ounce) packaged frozen chopped spinach, thawed
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3/4 cup macaroni, uncooked
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salt and pepper
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grated parmesan cheese, and or pecorino romano cheese, to serve