This healthy (and easy) homemade soup is packed with nutrients and fiber! If you want to feel good this week, make this slimming soup a part of your meal plan. Your body will thank you!

Here is what you need:

2 celery ribs, sliced
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium carrot, quartered and sliced
1 tbsp. olive oil
2 cups water
1 can (15 oz.) white kidney or cannelini beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14.5 oz.) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (14.5 oz.) reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup Marsala cooking wine
1 tsp. dried basil
1 tsp. dried thyme
1 tsp. oregano
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 cup uncooked mini farfelle pasta (or bow tie pasta)
6 cups torn escarole (or mustard greens)
Parmesan Cheese (optional)

Here is what you do:

In large pot, sauté the celery, onion, and carrots in oil until tender, about 4-5 minutes.

Stir in the water, beans, tomatoes, broth, wine, basil, thyme, oregano, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.

Reduce heat and stir in pasta. Simmer, uncovered for 10-13 minutes, or until pasta is tender.

Add escarole and allow to cook for 3-5 minutes.

Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, if desired.

Makes 8 servings.
One serving is one cup.
One serving is 3 Green, 2 Blue, and 2 Purple points.