Minestrone, Hearty & Vegan
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- Number of Servings: 4
Ingredients
1 tbsp olive oil1 cloves of garlic, chopped1 medium onion, chopped3 stalks or 1 cup celery, chopped2 1/2 carrots, sliced thin1 cup *No chicken broth1 1/2 cup water2 cups crushed tomatoes1/4 cup red wine1 cup canned kidney beans (or 1/2 c with 1/2 c string beans)1 cup baby spinach1 1/2 zuchinnis, quartered & sliced1 1/2 tsp fresh oregano1 tablespoon fresh chopped basilsalt to taste (2 tsp)1/4-1/2 c pasta (used rotini)
# In a large stock pot, over medium-low heat, heat olive oil and saute garlic for 2 to 3 minutes. Add onion and saute for 4 to 5 minutes. Add celery and carrots, saute for 1 to 2 minutes.
# Add NO chicken broth, water and tomato sauce, bring to boil, stirring frequently. If desired add red wine at this point. Reduce heat to low and add kidney beans, spinach leaves, zucchini, oregano, basil, salt and pepper. Simmer for 30 to 40 minutes, the longer the better.
# Fill a medium saucepan with water and bring to a boil. Add macaroni and cook until tender. Drain water and set aside.
# Once pasta is cooked and soup is heated through place 2 tablespoons cooked pasta into individual serving bowls.
Number of Servings: 4
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user AMANDAFITTEST.
# Add NO chicken broth, water and tomato sauce, bring to boil, stirring frequently. If desired add red wine at this point. Reduce heat to low and add kidney beans, spinach leaves, zucchini, oregano, basil, salt and pepper. Simmer for 30 to 40 minutes, the longer the better.
# Fill a medium saucepan with water and bring to a boil. Add macaroni and cook until tender. Drain water and set aside.
# Once pasta is cooked and soup is heated through place 2 tablespoons cooked pasta into individual serving bowls.
Number of Servings: 4
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user AMANDAFITTEST.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 254.7
- Total Fat: 4.6 g
- Cholesterol: 8.1 mg
- Sodium: 1,878.1 mg
- Total Carbs: 41.5 g
- Dietary Fiber: 10.7 g
- Protein: 11.2 g
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