Ingredients

1/4 cup olive oil

1 small onion, coarsely chopped

4 garlic cloves, crushed in a garlic press

4 pound prewashed and cut kale (6 cups)

1 (1-lb) bag frozen mixed Italian vegetables such as zucchini, green beans, cauliflower, and broccoli

1(14 1/2-oz) can 'petite' diced tomatoes in juice

1 cup ditalini pasta or small elbow macaroni

5 1/4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth (42 fl oz)

2 cups water

3/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

1 (19-oz) can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained

• Accompaniment: grated parmesan

Description

Here's A Hearty Vegetable Soup That Doesn't Take As Long To Make As The Classic But Is Much Better Than What You'll Find In A Can.

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