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Vegetable Minestrone
Servings: x4
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 30 minutes
Cuisine Type: Italian
Freezable:  Yes
Ingredients:
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 1 onion, yellow, diced (~2/3 cup)
  • 2 celery stalk, diced (~2/3 cup)
  • 2 carrot, peeled, diced (~1 cup)
  • 2 tsp garlic, minced
  • 5 cups vegetable broth, canned low sodium
  • 1 1/2 cups tomatoes, canned diced, no salt added
  • 2 cups beans, mixed, canned, no salt added
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste, without salt added
  • 1 oz pasta, macaroni, whole wheat (~1/4 cup)
  • 2 tsp italian seasoning mix
  • 1/4 tsp pepper, black freshly ground
  • 1/4 cup pesto sauce, basil
  • 1/4 cup cheese, Parmesan, low sodium, grated
Instructions:
  1. Cooking
    1. Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat.
    2. Add the onions, celery, carrot and garlic and saute for 3 minutes.
    3. Add the broth, diced tomatoes, beans, tomato paste, macaroni, Italian seasoning mix, pepper and pesto.
    4. Bring to a boil.
    5. Reduce the heat, cover and simmer for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
    6. Ladle into bowls and serve with Parmesan sprinkled on top.
Nutritional Facts
Nutrient (per serving)% DV
Calories 1749%
Total Fat 4g7%
    Saturated Fat 2g8%
    Trans Fat 0g--
Cholesterol 5mg2%
Sodium 129mg5%
Total Carbohydrate 29g10%
    Dietary Fiber 8g30%
    Sugars 11g--
Protein 8g15%
Vitamin A 15626iu313%
Vitamin C 27mg44%
Calcium 208mg21%
Iron 2mg13%