Minestrone Soup

Name: Minestrone Soup
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 large onion, diced; 2 carrots, diced; 2 stalks celery, diced; 8 cups vegetable broth; 2 (14.5 ounce) cans red kidney beans; 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes; ½ zucchini, diced; ½ yellow squash, diced; 1 cup fresh-cut green beans; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 sprig fresh thyme; 1 sprig fresh rosemary; 3 large basil leaves; 1 cup elbow macaroni; salt and freshly ground black pepper

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End your busy day with a hearty bowl of minestrone soup that is loaded with veggies and fresh herbs. It's done in under an hour, making it a great option for weeknight meals. This recipe has it all! An array of colorful fresh veggies like, carrots, celery, zucchini, yellow squash, and green beans. There's also red kidney beans for additional fiber and protein. Herbs like thyme, rosemary and basil keep it fresh, while a cup of elbow macaroni keeps it fun! Serve with warm crusty Italian bread and a dash of freshly grated Parmesan cheese melting on top.

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Mealthy Tip

This recipe adapts well to different vegetable combinations. Try using this recipe as a base and incorporate your favorites or whatever is in season.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving: 147 calories; 3g fat; 24.8g carbohydrates; 6g protein; 0mg cholesterol; 997mg sodium.

Full nutrition

Amount Per Serving
Calories 147		Calories from Fat29
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3g		5%
	Saturated Fat1g	3%
	Trans Fat0.0g
	Polyunsaturated Fat0.6g
	Monounsaturated Fat1.7g
Cholesterol 0mg		0%
Sodium 997mg		42%
Total Carbohydrate 24.8g		8%
	Dietary Fiber5g	21%
	Sugars6.3g
Protein 6g

Vitamin A81%		Vitamin C24%
Calcium5%		Iron10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs:

		Calories:	2,000	2,500
Total Fat		Less than	65g	80g
	Saturated Fat	Less than	20g	25g
Cholesterol		Less than	300mg	300 mg
Sodium		Less than	2,400mg	2,400mg
Total Carbohydrate			300g	375g
	Dietary Fiber		25g	30g