Contest-Winning Easy Minestrone
This minestrone soup recipe is special to me because it’s one of the few dinners my entire family loves. And I can feel good about serving it because it’s full of nutrition and low in fat. —Lauren Brennan, Hood River, Oregon
- Preparing Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Served Person: 11
white meat free
gluten free
contains red meat
contains pasta
dairy free
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon dried basil
- 2 large carrots diced
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 2 celery ribs chopped
- 1-1/2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
- 1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans rinsed and drained
- 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 2 cans (8 ounces each) no-salt-added tomato sauce
- 2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 1-1/2 cups shredded cabbage
- 1 cup uncooked whole wheat elbow macaroni
- 11 teaspoons grated parmesan cheese
- 1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas rinsed and drained
- Carbohydrate 1.13882551814033 g
- Cholesterol 3.68967803002555 mg
- Fat 1.69685792259805 g
- Fiber 0.400704001658191 g
- Protein 0.586966835067696 g
- Saturated Fat 0.893892142318691 g
- Serving Size 1 1 servings (2-3/4 quarts). (16g)
- Sodium 32.9289938006589 mg
- Sugar 0.738121516482139 g
- Trans Fat 0.109396639168334 g
- Calories 21 calories
In a large saucepan, saute the carrots, celery and onion in oil and butter until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer., Stir in the broth, tomato sauce, beans, chickpeas, tomatoes, cabbage, basil, parsley, oregano and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Add macaroni; cook, uncovered, 6-8 minutes or until macaroni and vegetables are tender., Ladle soup into bowls. Sprinkle with cheese. <br> <b>Freeze option:</b> Before adding cheese, freeze cooled soup in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little broth or water if necessary.
