Instructions: Saute garlic in hot oil in a stockpot over medium-high heat 1 minute. Stir in 2 cans of beans and chicken broth, and bring to a boil. Stir in vegetable soup mix until dissolved.

Add meatballs, tomatoes, and red pepper; return to a boil. Add rotini, and cook, stirring often, 15 minutes.

Stir in remaining can of beans and spinach; cook 5 more minutes. Garnish, if desired. Serve minestrone with breadsticks.

This recipe yields 4 quarts.

Comments: For testing purposes only, we used Knorr Vegetable Soup Mix.

Yield: 4 quarts

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