Olive Garden Minestrone Soup Recipe

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  • Number of Servings: 20
Ingredients
• 3 tablespoons olive oil• 1/2 cup chopped zucchini• 1/2 cup Italian green beans• 1/2 stalk minced celery• 4 cloves minced garlic• 4 cups vegetable broth• 1 cans (15 oz) S&W red kidney beans 50% less Sodium, drained• 1 cans (15 oz) S&W white beans 50% less sodium, drained• 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes low sodium• 1/2 cup shredded carrot• 2 tablespoons minced parsley• 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme• 3 cups hot water• 4 cups fresh baby spinach• 1/2 cup small shell pasta
Directions
1. Measure olive oil into a large stock pot and heat on medium.
2. Put the onion, celery, garlic, green beans, and zucchini into the pot and saute for about 5 minutes or until the onions become translucent.
3. Add the vegetable broth, drained tomatoes, beans, carrots, hot water and spices to the pot.
4. Bring to a boil and then reduce to a simmer for 20 minutes.
5. Add the spinach leaves and the pasta and cook for an additional 20 minutes.


Serving Size: 1 bowl

Servings Per Recipe: 20
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 58.8
  • Total Fat: 0.2 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 105.6 mg
  • Total Carbs: 11.6 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 4.4 g
  • Protein: 4.0 g

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