Two Way Minestrone - cooking recipe

Ingredients

12 oz. fish fillets, skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, turkey breast or tenderloin steaks
2 (14 1/2 oz.) cans chicken broth
1 (15 oz.) can garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
1 c. loose pack frozen mixed vegetables
1 medium chopped onion
1/2 c. cavatelli or other small pasta (shells, wheels)
1 tsp. dried basil or thyme
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 (14 1/2 oz.) can Italian style stewed tomatoes

Preparation

Cut fish or poultry into 1-inch pieces.
In a large saucepan, stir in broth, beans, vegetables, onion, pasta and spices.
Bring to a boil; reduce heat.
Simmer, covered for 10 minutes.
Stir in undrained tomatoes.
Add fish or poultry.
Return to boiling, reduce heat.
Simmer covered.
For fish, allow 2 to 3 minutes.
For poultry, allow 4 to 5 minutes.
Serve with garlic bread.
Makes 4 servings.