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Loaded Minestrone Soup, prepared and served in bowls
Servings
Servings:
Eight
Serving Size
Serving Size:
1 cup
Title

Loaded Minestrone Soup

Description

A delicious Italian inspired soup!

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil 
  • 1 small onion, diced 
  • 1 large carrot, chopped 
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced 
  • ½ medium zucchini, diced
  • 1 (14.5-ounce) can fire roasted tomatoes with juice 
  • 8 ounces can tomato sauce 
  • 15.5 ounces can kidney beans, drained and rinsed 
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 3 cups vegetable broth 
  • 1 cup water 
  • 1 cup whole wheat small pasta
  • 1½ cups spinach 
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Parmesan (optional)
  • Basil (optional) 
Directions

Directions

In a large pot, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onions, carrots and celery. Cook, stirring often for 5-7 minutes or until onions are translucent. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Add all ingredients through water into pot and cover. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and cover. Simmer for 15 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Add pasta and cook until al dente. Remove from heat and take out bay leaf. Serve each bowl with a small amount of spinach and top with Parmesan and fresh basil if desired. 

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Dietary and Nutrition

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Whole grains are made from the entire kernel and include the germ, bran and endosperm. Refined grains are milled so the germ and bran are removed. Refined grain products include white bread, white flour and white rice. These products usually have a finer texture and longer shelf life.

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Make at least Half Your Grains Whole Grains (FN726, Reviewed Dec. 2021)

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Now You're Cookin': More Whole Grains! (FN695, Reviewed August 2021)

Children who eat more often with their families eat a healthier diet, including more grains, fruits, vegetables and other nutritious foods.

This recipe was analyzed for nutrition using Food Processor SQL Nutrition and Fitness Software and tested in the kitchen.