"An Americanized version of an old Italian soup, this version skips the broth, adds some pasta, and keeps all of the flavor...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 lb ground chicken or low sodium ground sausage
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1/2 cup Panko bread crumbs
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1 tbsp Italian seasoning
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2 tsp milk
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1/2 tsp salt, if using chicken (is using pork, omit the salt)
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2 cups small pasta, cooked according to pkg directions
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2 tbsp olive oil
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1/2 cup celery, diced
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1/2 cup baby carrots, thinly sliced
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1/2 cup white onion, diced
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1 can cream of chicken soup
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1 heaping cup spinach leaves, washed & chopped
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1 cup chicken broth
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1 tsp dried thyme leaves
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1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese