Monday, March 21, 2011

Minestrone Soup

(makes 4-6 servings)

Weight Loss Recipes : Minestrone SoupIngredients:

  • 3 cups water


  • ½ cup chopped carrot


  • ½ cup chopped celery


  • ½ cup chopped onion


  • 2 cloves finely chopped garlic


  • 1 tsp crushed basil


  • 1 tsp crushed oregano


  • ⅛ tsp pepper


  • 1 (15 oz.) can red kidney beans


  • 1 (15 oz.) can chopped tomatoes


  • ½ cup coarsely chopped cabbage


  • ½ cup sliced zucchini


  • ½ cup uncooked pasta


Preparation:

  • Combine water, carrots, celery, onion, garlic, basil, oregano, and pepper in a large-size sauce pan. Heat to a boil, reduce heat. Cover and simmer for about 15 minutes or until vegetables are tender.


  • Drain can of red kidney beans and add red kidney beans, tomatoes, cabbage, zucchini and pasta. Return to boil, reduce heat. Cover and simmer for about 5-10 minutes or until pasta is tender. Serve immediately


Make 6 Servings:

Weight loss recipes Amount Per Serving(1/6 of recipe (203 g)): 128 Calories, 6 g Protein, 26 g carbohydrates, 4 g Dietary Fiber, 1 g fat, 0 g saturated fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 418 mg sodium

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