Brrrr. It’s been so incredibly cold the past few days here in St. Louis. Pair that with an icky cough and cold and it was time to make some soup! This hearty Southern Italian Stew seemed to fit the bill.
I love soups, stews, and chili’s. I could eat a different one every day all winter long. Pair a bowl of soup with a baguette or cheese and crackers and, well, I’m a happy camper {hee-hee}. It’s always a win-win when it’s Weight Watchers friendly too (9 points per serving).
The spinach, beans, potatoes and macaroni make this stew hearty, tasty and full of protein!
Hearty Southern Italian Stew
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 small onion chopped
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 to mate chopped
- 1 32-ounce carton reduced-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 cups water
- 2 red potatoes scrubbed and cut into 1-inch chunks
- 1 cup elbow macaroni
- 1 10 oz package of frozen cut green beans
- 1 15 1/2- ounce can red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 6-ounce bag baby spinach
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
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Heat oil in Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic; cook, stirring, until softened, about 3 minutes. Add tomato and cook, stirring, until softened, about 2 minutes longer.
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Stir broth, water, potatoes, and pasta into onion mixture; bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, until potatoes and almost tender, about 7 minutes. Add green beans and return to boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, until green beans are crisp-tender, about 5 minutes longer.
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Stir kidney beans and spinach into Dutch oven. Cook, stirring occasionally, until heated through and spinach is wilted, about 2 minutes. Serve sprinkled with Parmesan.
Recipe Notes
Serving size is 2 1/4 cups stew with 1 tablespoon cheese. PointsPlus value: 9.
So, you’ll excuse me while I go finish my bowl of stew, won’t you? Stay warm, friends.
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thecasualcraftlete says
03/02/2015 at 1:42 pmThis stew looks nice and warm. I could totally go for a bowl right now. Looking forward to try your recipe, Kelly! Pinning for later 🙂
Kelly Rowe says
03/02/2015 at 8:55 pmThanks so much! I appreciate the Pin as well. 🙂 I’m sure you will love this soup! Enjoy your evening. xo.
Liz says
03/02/2015 at 3:10 pmThanks for the nice recipe Kelly.
Kelly Rowe says
03/02/2015 at 8:56 pmYour very welcome Liz. Trust you had a great Monday. HUGS!
Gina says
03/02/2015 at 6:54 pmThis is GORGEOUS Kelly!!! LOVE………….
Kelly Rowe says
03/02/2015 at 8:56 pmThanks so much Gina! I appreciate it. Enjoy the rest of your evening. xo.
TidyMom says
03/03/2015 at 7:16 amI hear ya!! this crazy weather has hit me with a crazy cold/sinus infection. This soup would be perfect!
Kelly Rowe says
03/05/2015 at 8:52 pmSorry to hear that you’ve been fighting sickness from this crazy weather. Feel better. xo.
maria says
03/04/2015 at 9:22 amJust made this. Wonderful flavors coming together. Thanks for posting!
Kelly Rowe says
03/05/2015 at 8:53 pmSo happy to hear that you made the soup Maria…appreciate you stopping by to let me know! 🙂 Enjoy the rest of your evening. HUGS!
Jennifer says
03/04/2015 at 7:53 pmThis sounds like it would taste so good and it’s pretty too! Great for a luncheon.
Kelly Rowe says
03/05/2015 at 8:54 pmThank Jennifer. Hope you’ll give this soup recipe a try. 🙂 Enjoy the rest of your evening. xo.
Liz says
03/05/2015 at 4:22 pmOur temps are going to plummet to zero tonight. I think your gorgeous stew is in order!
Kelly Rowe says
03/05/2015 at 8:55 pmI agree Liz…on these “brrr” nights, soup is perfect! Stay warm. HUGS.
Kristen says
03/09/2015 at 10:22 amThis looks AMAZING! My family will love this~