Hearty & Healthy Minestrone Soup

Hearty & Healthy Minestrone Soup
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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 6
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 225.3
  • Total Fat: 5.5 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 848.8 mg
  • Total Carbs: 35.6 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 11.1 g
  • Protein: 10.7 g

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Introduction

Full Meal Servings loaded with of 35 grams of healthy carbs including 11 grams of fiber and 10 grams of proteins while low fat with only 5 grams from olive oil. Full Meal Servings loaded with of 35 grams of healthy carbs including 11 grams of fiber and 10 grams of proteins while low fat with only 5 grams from olive oil.
Number of Servings: 6

Ingredients

    2 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
    1 cup, chopped Onions, raw
    1 stalk, large (11"-12" long) Celery, raw , chopped
    1 cup, chopped Carrots, raw
    2 cloves Garlic, minced
    3 1/2 cups canned Diced Tomatoes, No Salt Added (28 oz can)
    3 cups Chicken Broth, Unsalted
    1/4 tsp Pepper, red or cayenne (optional or to taste)
    1 tsp Salt (or to taste)
    1/4 tsp Pepper, black (or to taste)
    1/2 tsp Oregano, dried (or 1 tsp. fresh leaves) (or to taste)
    1/2 tsp Basil, dried (or 1 tsp. chopped fresh leaves) (or to taste)
    2 cups Beans, red kidney (washed & drained)
    2 oz Barrilla Plus Pasta (or White Fiber or whole grain shells)
    2 cups, sliced or chopped Zucchini
    1 cup Cut Leaf Spinach - Frozen (thawed)



Tips

You. can use red onions for higher antioxidant level. Use whole grain or high fiber pasta for better nutrition. You can serve it in one cup servings to accompany a smaller entry but a 2-cup serving is very filling.


Directions

In a 3 qt saucepan over med-hi heat, saute' the onion, celery, and carrots in the oil for about 3 min. Add garlic to cook 30 seconds more. Add tomatoes, broth, peppers, kidney beans, salt, oregano, and basil. Bring to boil; lower to simmer for 20 minutes. Add zucchini and cook for 5 minutes. Add pasta and cook for 4 more minutes. Finally add the spinach and cook for 2 more minutes. Once the pasta shells are 'al dente, no longer chewy, the soup is ready to serve in large bowls. If your diet allows, you can sprinkle parmesan cheese on top.

Serving Size: Makes 6 full 2-cup servings