Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp. oil
  • 1 c. chopped onion
  • 1 c. chopped celery, diced
  • 1/2 c. carrots, diced
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 3 (14 1/2 oz.) fat-free chicken broth
  • 2 (15.5 oz.) cans Great Northern beans
  • 1 (14.5 oz.) diced, peeled tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 tsp. dried oregano
  • 1 tsp. basil
  • 1/2 tsp. pepper
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 3 oz. uncooked mini-shell macaroni
  • 1/4 c. chopped parsley
  • 1 c. shredded Swiss cheese

Method

  • Heat oil in a stockpot over medium heat; add onions, celery, carrots and garlic.
  • Cook and stir for 4 minutes.
  • Add broth, drained beans, tomatoes, oregano, basil, pepper and bay leaves. Bring to a boil.
  • Add macaroni.
  • Reduce heat to medium; cook 10 to 12 minutes.
  • Remove bay leaves.
  • Sprinkle soup with parsley and shredded Swiss cheese.