Hearty Tuscan Soup(Makes 4 Servings) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 tsp. olive oil
1/2 c. chopped onion
1 tsp. minced garlic
2 cans chicken broth or 4 c. water to chicken bouillon cubes
1 can Italian-style stewed tomatoes
1 pkg. potato and Cheddar or potato onion frozen pierogies or 1 to 2 c. any cooked small pasta
1 can red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 box frozen spinach
1 tsp. cumin
1 tsp. Italian-style Parmesan and crushed red pepper

Preparation

In a large saucepan, over medium heat, heat oil. Add onion and garlic. Cook about 3 minutes. Add broth and tomatoes; bring to a boil. Add pierogies and return to boil; boil 4 minutes. Add beans, spinach and cumin; return to boil. Reduce heat and simmer until spinach is tender. Serve with cheese and crushed red pepper. I usually add a teaspoon of dried oregano and dried basil to this soup.