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Minestrone Soup
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Servings:
16 (309 g) as an appetizerPrep Time:
30 minutesCook Time:
60 minutes
Ingredients
Packed with vegetables, this healthy preparation of a classic soup is a perfect, cozy meal for the first chill of fall. Using low-sodium canned ingredients where possible makes this a simple meal to prepare.Tip: You can cook the pasta separately and add only what you need if you prefer firm pasta.
1/4 cup olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1 1/3 cup chopped onion
1 1/2 cup chopped celery
6 oz. tomato paste
1 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
1 cup sliced carrots
4 3/4 cups shredded cabbage
1 lb. tomatoes, chopped
1 cup canned red kidney beans
1 1/2 cups peas
1 1/2 cups green beans
Dash hot sauce
11 cups water
2 cups ditalini pasta
Directions
1. Heat oil in a medium saucepan. Add garlic, onion, and celery, and saute until soft (5 minutes).
2. Add remaining ingredients except pasta and stir. Bring to boil and reduce heat, cover, and simmer until vegetables are tender (45 minutes).
3. Add uncooked pasta and simmer until pasta is al dente (10 minutes).
Nutrition
| Nutritional Facts | |
| Servings | 16 (309 g) |
| Base Nutrients | |
| Calories | 131 kcal (7%) |
| Calories from Fat | 35 kcal (0%) |
| Total Fat | 4 g (6%) |
| Saturated Fat | 1 g (3%) |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg (0%) |
| Sodium | 119 mg (5%) |
| Total Carbohydrates | 21 g (7%) |
| Dietary Fiber | 4 g (17%) |
| Protein | 5 g (8%) |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A | n/a |
| Vitamin C | 20 mg (22%) |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium | 53 mg (4%) |
| Iron | 2 mg (9%) |
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