Hearty Low Sodium Minestrone Soup

Name: Hearty Low Sodium Minestrone Soup Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 16
Ingredients: 8 oz elbow macaroni; 1 medium onion; 3 stalks of celery; 1 tbsp crushed garlic; 2 14.5-oz cans low sodium diced tomatoes; 2 small potatoes; 2 large carrots; 1 medium zucchini; 1 15oz can garbanzo beans; 1-1/2 cups diced cooked chicken; 32 oz low sodium chicken broth*; 1-1/2 tbsp dried basil; 1/2 tsp white pepper**; 1/2 tsp black pepper; * Add more chicken broth for a thinner soup.; ** White pepper can be omitted for a milder flavor.

Minutes to Prepare: 15
Minutes to Cook: 45

Number of Servings: 16

Ingredients

8 oz elbow macaroni1 medium onion3 stalks of celery1 tbsp crushed garlic2 14.5-oz cans low sodium diced tomatoes2 small potatoes2 large carrots1 medium zucchini1 15oz can garbanzo beans1-1/2 cups diced cooked chicken32 oz low sodium chicken broth*1-1/2 tbsp dried basil1/2 tsp white pepper**1/2 tsp black pepper* Add more chicken broth for a thinner soup.** White pepper can be omitted for a milder flavor.

Directions

Chop vegetables and chicken into bite-size pieces, and add to a large soup pot along with chicken broth. Add herbs and spices, stir, then add enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, then turn down to low heat and simmer for 30 minutes. Add elbow macaroni and stir well. Continue to simmer for 15 more minutes, or until potatoes are fork-tender and pasta is cooked to an "al dente" state.

Makes about 16 hearty 1-cup servings of soup.

Number of Servings: 16

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user NEWMOMOVER40.

Servings Per Recipe: 16

Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving

Calories: 146.1
Total Fat: 1.4 g
Cholesterol: 8.2 mg
Sodium: 164.2 mg
Total Carbs: 24.3 g
Dietary Fiber: 3.8 g
Protein: 9.7 g

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