Minestrone Soup

Minestrone Soup
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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 8
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 227.7
  • Total Fat: 3.6 g
  • Cholesterol: 2.0 mg
  • Sodium: 862.0 mg
  • Total Carbs: 40.5 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 8.3 g
  • Protein: 11.1 g

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Introduction

Low-cal, high-flavor version of an italian favorite Low-cal, high-flavor version of an italian favorite
Number of Servings: 8

Ingredients

    1 TBSP olive oil
    Onions, raw, 1 medium , chopped
    Cabbage,1/2 head, small , stem removed and leaves chopped
    Zucchini, 3 cup, diced
    Celery, raw, 1 cup, diced
    Potato, 1 large, diced
    2 Cans stewed tomatoes, 15 oz each
    I cup drained white kidney beans (cannelini)
    1 cup drained red kidney beans
    1 cup ditalini pasta-dry,
    5 cups chicken stock
    2 cups water
    2 TBSP fresh parsley, chopped
    4 TBS shaved parmesan cheese for garnish

Directions

Makes 8 generous - 2 cup servings

Heat oil in large, heavy pan. Add onions and cook until soft. Add the cabbage, zucchini, celery, potato and tomatoes to pan, cover and cook for 10 minutes, stir occasionally.

Add the drained beans to the pan along with the chicken stock and water. Bring to a boil, lower heat, cover and simmer 15 minutes.

Add pasta and parsley and cook uncovered for 10 minutes, or until pasta is tender.

Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve in deep bowls with fresh shaved parmesan to garnish.

Sometimes I change this recipe by adding more or less of whatever fresh veggies I have on-hand. Have fun with it and make it your own.

Number of Servings: 8

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user NOTDOTCALM.