Fast and Easy Chicken Minestrone Soup

Saute the following in a large pot until chicken is done and then chop the chicken into bite-size pieces:

2 T olive oil

1 onion

3 T garlic, minced or chopped

2 chicken breasts

Then add the following:

2 cans of white beans, rinsed and drained

1 can of corn, undrained

1 16 oz or so bag frozen vegetables (cauliflower, carrots, etc)

1 can of diced tomatoes, undrained

1 15 oz can of tomato sauce or one 12 oz. can V-8 juice

5 cups water

5 chicken bullion cubes (or other chicken stock substitute)

1 teaspoon each of the following dried spices: Rosemary, Oregano, Basil, Thyme, Sage (or any combination of those or other Italian seasoning)

Bring to boil and simmer for 30 minutes. 

Cook 1 pound small-type pasta. Drain and add to the soup or serve on the side and add some to each serving.