Easy Minestrone--4 pts plus
By á-4131
Ingredients
- 1 cup servings
- 2 large carrots, diced
- 2 celery ribs, chopped
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1 Tbsp. butter
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cans (14 1/2 oz. each) chicken broth
- 2 cans (8 oz.) Tomato sauce
- 1 can (16 oz.) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 can (15 oz.) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1 can (14 1/2 oz.) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cabbage
- 1 Tbsp. dried basil
- 1 1/2 tsp.dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp. pepper
- 1 cup uncooked whole wheat elbow macaroni
- 11 tsp. grated Parmesan cheese
Details
Servings 11
Preparation time 25mins
Cooking time 65mins
Preparation
Step 1
1. In a large saucepan, saute the carrots, celery and onion in oil and butter until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer.
2. Stir in the broth, tomato sauce, beans, tomatoes, cabbage, basil, parsley, oregano and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 20 minutes. Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions; drain; drain.
3. Return soup to a boil. Stir in pasta; heat through. Ladle into bowls. Sprinkle with cheese.
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup equals
180 cal
4g fat
4mg cholesterol
443 mg sodium
29g carbohydrate
7g fiber
8g protein
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