Recipes: Minestrone Soup I

We have tried this recipe and it is awesome!  It is low calorie, however, it is tastier if you add some Italian sausage!

Ingredients 

Original recipe makes 6 servings 

• 4 tablespoons margarine
• 3/4 cup chopped onion
• 1/4 cup chopped celery
• 1/2 cup chopped carrots
• 1 (19 ounce) can cannellini beans
• 1/2 cup shredded cabbage
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste

• 1 1/2 cups cubed potatoes
• 1 quart chicken broth
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons dried parsley
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup elbow macaroni
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1. Melt butter or margarine in a heavy pot over medium heat. Add onion, celery, and carrots; saute for a few minutes.
2. Add beans, cabbage, tomatoes, tomato paste, potato, stock, garlic, parsley, and salt to the pot. Bring to a boil, cover, and reduce heat. Simmer for approximately 1 hour until vegetables are barely tender.
3. Add pasta, and simmer for 30 minutes more. Correct seasoning, and serve hot with grated cheese.

Nutrition

• Calories
• 292 kcal
• 15%

• Carbohydrates
• 41.1 g
• 13%

• Cholesterol
• 6 mg
• 2%

• Fat
• 9.6 g
• 15%

• Fiber
• 7.2 g
• 29%

• Protein
• 12.3 g
• 25%

• Sodium
• 766 mg
• 31%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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