Tomastrone (Minestrone in Minutes)

Notes

An adapted minestrone—packed with beans, marinara, and kale for a quick, hearty soup that’s perfect any day.

Ingredients

• 3 (14 oz) cans beans, drained and rinsed
• ~12 oz marinara sauce
• ~4 cups vegetable broth
• ~1 cup dry small soup pasta (e.g., Small Shells No. 52)
• 2–3 large handfuls of kale, chopped

Instructions

1. In a large soup pot, combine the marinara, beans, and 3 cups of broth. Reserve 1 cup of broth for thinning if needed. Bring to a boil while stirring.
2. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions (roughly 10 minutes).
3. Once the pasta is done, turn off the heat, add the kale, cover, and let sit for 10 minutes.
4. Stir, adjust seasoning if needed, and serve warm.

Nutrition (per serving, estimated)

• Calories: ~410
• Protein: 20g
• Fat: 3g
• Carbs: 73g

Estimated from the ingredients — amounts and serving size vary, so treat it as a ballpark.