Restaurant Style Minestrone Soup
Nutritional Info
- Servings Per Recipe: 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 300.3
- Total Fat: 1.3 g
- Cholesterol: 2.5 mg
- Sodium: 1,853.7 mg
- Total Carbs: 49.8 g
- Dietary Fiber: 14.6 g
- Protein: 15.8 g
View full nutritional breakdown of Restaurant Style Minestrone Soup calories by ingredient
Introduction
This is a delicious recipe that is rich in vitamins and protein, a great meal by itself or before a main course. This is a delicious recipe that is rich in vitamins and protein, a great meal by itself or before a main course.Number of Servings: 8
Ingredients
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Olive oil cooking spray
1 onion, diced
1 zucchini, chopped
1 stalk celery, diced
4 cloves crushed garlic
4 cups chicken broth
2 cans (15 oz) red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 can (15 oz) white kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 can (15 oz) garbanzo beans, drained
1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes (do not drain)
1 carrot, shredded
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1-3 cups hot water
4 cups fresh baby spinach
1/2 cup small shell pasta
Tips
Top with grated parmesan for extra flavor. (not included in nutrition count)
Directions
Coat the bottom of a warmed, large soup pot with cooking spray. Add onion, celery, garlic, and zucchini. Saute for five minutes, or until onions are clear.
Add broth, tomatoes (with juice), beans, carrots, and spices to pot. Add 1-3 cups of water depending on preference of thickness. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
Add spinach, shredded carrot, and pasta. Stir completely, and simmer for an additional 20 minutes.
Serving Size: makes 8 2-cup servings
Add broth, tomatoes (with juice), beans, carrots, and spices to pot. Add 1-3 cups of water depending on preference of thickness. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
Add spinach, shredded carrot, and pasta. Stir completely, and simmer for an additional 20 minutes.
Serving Size: makes 8 2-cup servings