Zesty Minestrone

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 8
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 136.0
  • Total Fat: 2.3 g
  • Cholesterol: 5.7 mg
  • Sodium: 1,026.0 mg
  • Total Carbs: 22.4 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 4.2 g
  • Protein: 6.5 g

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Introduction

Low Cal, Easy to make and TASTY. Serve with crusty bread and a tossed garden salad for a complete meal. Low Cal, Easy to make and TASTY. Serve with crusty bread and a tossed garden salad for a complete meal.
Number of Servings: 8

Ingredients

    1/4 cup fat free zesty Italian Dressing
    1 cup chopped onion
    1/2 cup chopped celery
    1/2 cup chopped carrot
    1 cup green beans
    1 can (14 1/2 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
    1 can (19oz) red kidney beans, drained, rinsed
    2 cans (14oz each) vegetable broth
    2 cups water
    1 tsp italian seasoning
    1 1/2 cups small shell macaroni, uncooked
    1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

Directions

Heat the dressing in a skillet on med-high heat. Add onions, celery, carrots, and green beans; cook 2 min or until crisp-tender, stirring occasionally. Spoon into slow cooker. Add tomatoes, beans, broth, water and Italian Seasoning; stir. cover with lid.
Cook on Low for 6 hours or on High for 3 hours
Stir in Macaronie; cook 15 - 20 minutes or until macaroni is tender. Sprinkle with cheese just before serving.
Makes 8 1-cup servings.

Number of Servings: 8

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user IKYLILGRL.