Gluten-Free Italian White Bean, Spinach and Pasta Soup

INGREDIENTS – 4 SERVINGS:

• 1 Tbs. Olive Oil, Extra Virgin
• 2 garlic cloves
• 6 cups Vegetable or Chicken Broth (made with Mom’s Place Bouillon)
• 2 Tbs. Lemon Juice
• 1 1/4 tsp Sea Salt
• 1 tsp Rosemary, fresh
• 6 oz GF Pasta
• 15 oz Cannellini Beans (or whatever Beans you have!)
• 10 oz Fresh Baby Spinach
• 1/4 C Shredded Parmesan

DIRECTIONS:

1  Heat the oil in a large saucepan or stockpot over medium-high. Add the garlic and sauté until golden, about 1 minute.

2  Add the broth, lemon juice, salt and rosemary and bring to a boil over high. Stir in the Mom’s Place GF Pasta and beans and bring back to a boil.

3  Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered until the pasta is cooked through, about 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

4  Stir in the spinach to wilt, about 1 minute. Adjust seasoning.

5  Ladle into bowls, sprinkle with the shredded (or shaved) parmesan, and serve. If desired, serve with crushed hot pepper flakes and/or lemon zest.