Yield: 6 Servings | Serving Size: 1 cup

A cup of Italian Wedding Minestrone Soup.

Cost/Serving: $1.07

Ingredients:

1 onion, chopped

2 or 3 large garlic cloves, minced

4 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth

1 (14.5-ounce) can stewed tomatoes Italian style tomatoes

2 cups cooked kidney beans (or 1 16-ounce can kidney beans, drained and rinsed well)

2 cups frozen vegetables or fresh vegetables, peeled and chopped

1 Tablespoon Italian seasoning blend

1/2 cup whole wheat pasta, such as rotini, macaroni, or small shells (uncooked)

 

Directions:

  1. Sauté onion and garlic in 1/4 cup of the broth.
  2. Add remaining broth, tomatoes, beans, vegetables, and seasonings. Stir to mix.
  3. Bring to a boil on medium high heat.
  4. Stir in pasta. Reduce heat to medium low. Simmer about 20 minutes or until pasta is tender.

 

Nutrition Facts: Servings: 6, Serving Size: 1 cup
Amount per serving: Calories 180, Total 0.5g, Saturated Fat 0g, Trans Fat 0g, Cholesterol 0mg, Sodium 190mg, Total Carbohydrate 36g, Dietary Fiber 7g, Total Sugars 6g (Incl. 0g Added Sugars), Protein 10g

 

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