Minestrone Soup

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 6
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 405.0
  • Total Fat: 10.9 g
  • Cholesterol: 19.8 mg
  • Sodium: 1,708.2 mg
  • Total Carbs: 47.2 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 14.7 g
  • Protein: 27.9 g

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Introduction

This recipe was found in the Living the G.I. Diet book, and has become a family favourite. It doesn't take long to make this healthy dish, which has a wonderful blend of flavours and is perfectly seasoned. This recipe was found in the Living the G.I. Diet book, and has become a family favourite. It doesn't take long to make this healthy dish, which has a wonderful blend of flavours and is perfectly seasoned.
Number of Servings: 6

Ingredients

    2 tsp canola oil
    3 slices back bacon, chopped
    1 onion, chopped
    4 cloves garlic, minced
    2 carrots, chopped
    1 celery stalk, chopped
    1 tbsp dried oregano
    1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
    1/4 tsp each salt and pepper
    1 can (796ml) plum tomatoes
    6 cups chicken stock (low fat, low sodium)
    1 bag (300g) baby spinach
    1 can (540ml) red kidney beans
    1 can (540ml) white kidney beans, drained and rinsed
    3/4 cup ditali or tubetti pasta
    1.5 cups fresh grated parmesan cheese

Directions

In large soup pot, heat oil over medium-high heat and cook back bacon for 2 minutes. Reduce heat to medium and add onion, garlic, carrots, celery, oregano, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper. Cook for about 10 minutes or until softened and just about golden.
Add tomatoes and crush using potato masher in pot. Pour in chicken stock; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to simmer and add spinach, beans, and pasta. Simmer for 6-8 minutes or until pasta is tender. Serve in soup bowls and top with 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese.

Number of Servings: 6

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user FRUMPY2FIT.