Ingredients for Meatballs:

½ pound extra lean ground beef or turkey, see healthy benefits

¼ cup bread crumbs or Panko crumbs

½ cup onion, shredded or minced (about 1 small onion)

1 egg, I like Egg-land’s Best, see healthy benefits

2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning

1 teaspoon garlic, minced

½ teaspoon fresh ground pepper

¼ teaspoon salt

Ingredients for Soup:

1 teaspoon olive oil

1 cup onions, minced

1 cup carrots, diced

¾ cup celery, diced

10 cups Swanson’s reduced-sodium chicken broth or your favorite

½ cup white wine

1 teaspoon dry Italian seasonings

¼ teaspoon ground pepper

1 (15 oz) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed, see shopping tip

12 ounces baby spinach, washed and trimmed

Ingredients for Topping:

8 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, grated