Laced with a splash of wine, this hearty soup is packed with garden-fresh nutrition and veggies! Leafy escarole adds color and plenty of vitamin A. You could substitute spinach or kale for the escarole if you wish. Lea Reiter — Thousand Oaks, CA

Italian Vegetable Soup

Ingredients
- 2 celery ribs, sliced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 medium carrot, halved and sliced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cups water
- 1 can (15 ounces) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup Marsala wine or additional reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon each dried basil, marjoram, oregano and thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 cup uncooked bow tie pasta
- 6 cups torn escarole (about 1 small head)
Directions
- In a Dutch oven, saute the celery, onion and carrot in oil until tender. Stir in the water, beans, tomatoes, broth, wine and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Stir in pasta.
- Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 13-15 minutes or until pasta is tender, adding escarole during last 3 minutes of cooking.
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