[NEW] Minestrone Soup

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.
Active: 30 min. Cook: 1 hour Total: 1 hour 30 mins
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[NEW] Minestrone Soup

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic, minced 1⅓ cup chopped onion 1½ cup chopped celery
  • 6 oz. tomato paste
  • 1 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 cup sliced carrots 4¾ cups shredded cabbage
  • 1 lb. tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 cup canned red kidney beans 1½ cups peas 1½ cups green beans Dash hot sauce
  • 1 cups water
  • 2 cups ditalini pasta

Instructions

  1. Heat oil in a medium saucepan. Add garlic, onion, and celery, and sauté 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 Facts

8 servings per container
Serving size 641 g
Amount per serving
Calories 322
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.2g 10%
Saturated Fat 1.1g 5%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 269.4mg 12%
Total Carbohydrate 54.8g 20%
Dietary Fiber 9.12g 32%
Total Sugars 9.6g
Includes 0g Added Sugars 0%
Protein 11.2g
Vitamin D 0mcg 0%
Calcium 96mg 8%
Iron 3.8mg 20%
Potassium 862.5mg 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.

Score Breakdown

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  • Vitamins & Minerals
  • Whole Grains
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  • Added Sugar
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