Pasta Fagioli Soup with Bacon

Ingredients

• 1 can diced tomatoes , 29 ounce
• 2 cans chicken broth , 14.5 ounce
• 2 cans Great Northern beans , 14 ounce
• 3 cups water
• 1 can chopped spinach , 14 ounce
• 1 can tomato sauce , 8 ounce
• 8 slices crisp cooked bacon , crumbled
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 tablespoon dried parsley
• 1.5 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoons ground black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoons dried basil
• 0.5 pounds seashell pasta
• 0.5 cups grated Romano cheese , or as needed

Instructions

1. 1

   Combine tomatoes, chicken broth, beans, water, spinach, tomato sauce, crumbled bacon, garlic, parsley, salt, garlic powder, pepper, and basil in a large stockpot. Bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 40 minutes.

2. 2

   Add pasta and cook, uncovered, until pasta is tender yet firm to the bite, about 10 minutes.

3. 3

   Ladle soup into individual bowls. Sprinkle with Romano cheese to serve.