Quick Minestrone Soup

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• 5 ¼ cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
• 1 cup ditalini pasta or small elbow macaroni
• 1 1-lb bag frozen mixed Italian vegetables such as zucchini, green beans, cauliflower, and broccoli
• 4 garlic cloves
• 1 small onion
• ¼ cup olive oil
• + 6 more ingredients
• • 1 19-oz can cannellini beans
  • 1 14 1/2-oz can "petite" diced tomatoes in juice
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups water
  • 4 pounds kale
  • grated parmesan

Heat oil in a 5- to 6-quart heavy pot over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then cook onion and garlic, stirring occasionally, until golden, about 3 minutes. Add kale and sauté, stirring, 1 minute. Add frozen vegetables, tomatoes with juice, pasta, broth, water, salt, and pepper an...

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