Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 lb lean ground beef or Italian pork sausage
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 3 cups water
  • 2 15 oz cans of cannellini beans (drained and rinsed)
  • 1 28 oz can diced tomatoes (undrained)
  • 1 cup uncooked ditalini pasta
  • 2 celery stalks (diced)
  • 2 medium carrots (diced)
  • 1/2 onion (diced)
  • 1 large handful of fresh spinach (shopped)
  • 1 tsp minced garlic
  • 3/4 tsp dried oregano
  • 3/4 tsp dried basil
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper (or more to taste)
  • 1/2 tsp salt (or more to taste)

Instruction

  • Cook ground beef in a skillet until browned. Transfer to a crockpot.
  • Add all of the other ingredients except the pasta. Cover and cook on low setting for 6 to 8 hours.
  • During the last 30 minutes, stir in the ditalini pasta. Stir every few minutes until the pasta is done. Reseason to taste.
  • Serve hot with your favorite bread and cheese.