Mom's spinach soup

This is my  mother in law's recipe.  It's super easy and absolutely delicious!  I like to add canned tomatoes with jalapenos in them.  It gives it a bit of a kick, but it's nowhere near spicy.  My kids all love this soup and I actually have to add extra spinach for them!  Enjoy!

Ingredients:

-1 medium onion, diced

-1 clove garlic

-8-10 cups chicken broth (you can add more or less)

-1 tsp Italian seasoning or oregano (both work just fine)

-1 chicken breast (uncooked, boneless, skinless and cut in small chunks)

-1 Tbs olive oil

-¼ tsp salt

-1 (15 oz) can great northern beans (rinsed and drained)

-1 (15 oz) can petite diced tomatoes (I love the tomatoes with jalapenos)

-1 cup dry elbow macaroni

-1 (1 lb) bag of baby spinach

-1 Tbs grated Parmesan cheese, optional

Directions:

Spray the pot with cooking spray.  Add onion and cook until tender.  Add garlic and cook for about a minute.  Add spinach and sauté until soft.  Take the mixture out and place in a bowl.

In the same pot, add the olive oil and chunks of chicken.  Cook until done.  Add broth, spice, salt, beans, tomatoes with juice and bring to a simmer.  Return spinach mixture to pot.  Add uncooked pasta.  Cook everything for about 10-12 minutes.  Sprinkle each serving with Parmesan cheese, if desired.  Enjoy!