[NEW] Bean & Macaroni Soup

This simple, nourishing soup will be sure to leave you satisfied on a cool winter's evening. To store the leftovers for the longest life, you can also store the macaroni separately to prevent it from soaking up the liquid. Tip: If you use canned tomatoes, choose a low sodium or no-salt-added product for the best nutrition.
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Prep Time: 45 min.
Cook Time:
Total Time: 45 mins
16 Servings
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[NEW] Bean & Macaroni Soup

Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 8 oz. mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 2 cups sliced carrots
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 3 cups chopped, peeled tomatoes
  • 1 tsp. sage
  • 1 tsp. thyme ½ tsp. oregano Pepper to taste 1 bay leaf
  • 4 cups whole wheat elbow macaroni 2 (
  • 6 oz.) cans great northern beans, undrained 3â…“ cups water

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Instructions

  1. Heat oil in large, heavy-bottomed pot. Add mushrooms, onion, carrots, celery, and garlic and sauté until just soft (5 minutes).
  2. Add tomatoes, sage, thyme, oregano, pepper, and bay leaf. Cover and cook over medium heat until vegetables are tender (20 minutes).
  3. While vegetables cook, cook macaroni according to directions on package and drain.
  4. Add beans, water, and cooked macaroni to vegetable mixture.
  5. Bring to boil. Cover and simmer until soup is thoroughly heated, stirring occasionally (5 minutes). Remove bay leaf and serve.

Nutrition Facts

8 servings per container
Serving size 460 g
Amount per serving
Calories 382
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.1g 4%
Saturated Fat 0.6g 3%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 691.8mg 30%
Total Carbohydrate 74.6g 27%
Dietary Fiber 13.39g 46%
Total Sugars 7.1g
Includes 0g Added Sugars 0%
Protein 18.4g
Vitamin D 0.1mcg 0%
Calcium 144.1mg 10%
Iron 4.2mg 20%
Potassium 969.1mg 20%

*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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