This is a blend of a few different recipes and it was delicious.

Ingredients:

  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 1 bell red pepper (you can also use a bottle of roasted bell peppers, rinsed & drained, chopped)
  • 2 T garlic chopped (approx. 3 garlic cloves)
  • 1 can diced tomatoes (I used a 14.5 oz. can of Fire Roasted Diced Tomatoes)
  • 1 can white bean of choice, drained & rinsed well (I use Navy beans)
  • 1 Rotisserie chicken shredded
  • 1 32 oz. carton of chicken stock
  • 2 sprigs of fresh rosemary
  • s & p to taste
  • 1-2 tsp. Italian Seasoning
  • 2 cups fresh baby spinach, chopped
  • 1/4 cup half & half
  • freshly grated Parmesan for topping

Directions:

1- Heat 2 T olive oil in soup pan or Dutch Oven, add onions & peppers, sauté until translucent.

2 – Add garlic & diced tomatoes, sauté for a few more minutes.

3 – Add spices, s & p,  chicken, stock and beans. Simmer on low for about 20 minutes.

4 – Add chopped spinach & cream (half & half) and cook on low about 10 more minutes.

4 – Serve up and top with fresh Parmesan and garlic bread – Buon Appetito!