1 small onion, chopped
1 small carrot, sliced
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cans (29 ounces) chicken broth
1 cup water
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
1 can (15–16 ounces) kidney beans or great northern beans, rinsed and drained
⅔ cup uncooked small spiral pasta
3 cups thinly-sliced fresh escarole or spinach
In a 2-quart saucepan, sauté onion and carrot in oil until onion is tender.
Add broth, water, salt and pepper; bring to a boil.
Stir in beans and pasta; return to a boil.
Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until pasta and vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally.
15 minutes
Add escarole or spinach and heat through.