Tuscan Bean Soup (variation)
Nutritional Info
- Servings Per Recipe: 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 262.5
- Total Fat: 2.3 g
- Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
- Sodium: 559.3 mg
- Total Carbs: 50.8 g
- Dietary Fiber: 11.2 g
- Protein: 10.7 g
View full nutritional breakdown of Tuscan Bean Soup (variation) calories by ingredient
Introduction
Modified from Mediterranean Diet .... less calories Modified from Mediterranean Diet .... less caloriesNumber of Servings: 8
Ingredients
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1 large yellow onion chopped
3 ribs celery, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tblsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tblsp flour
1/2 tsp dried rosemary (or more to taste)
1/2 tsp dried thyme
1 large bay leaf
1/4 tsp black pepper (or to taste)
2 cans vegetable broth (non fat, low sodium)
plus 2 cans of water
1.5 - 2 C cooked adzuki beans
1.5 - 2 C cooked white northern beans
2 tblsp tomato paste
1 C uncooked barley
1 medium red potato, unpeeled (cut out eyes and any bad spots), cubed
1 C chopped fresh spinach (frozen spinach works as well)
Tips
This is a recipe I changed to suit my tastes and nutritional needs. I have lowered the calories, changed the type of beans and altered the spices. Please feel free to do likewise, and enjoy.
Directions
saute onion, celery and garlic in oil (2 -3 minutes) in large sauce pan. stir in flour, herbs and spices. saute 2-3 minutes longer. add broth, water, beans, and tomato paste. heat to boiling. add barley, potato and carrots. return to low simmer. cook for 25 minutes. stir in spinach. cook 5 more minutes. remove from heat. remove bay leaf. Serve hot with homemade bread.
Serving Size: 1.5 cups
Number of Servings: 8
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user 22FAT4ME2.
Serving Size: 1.5 cups
Number of Servings: 8
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user 22FAT4ME2.