Light Minestrone

Light Minestrone
Light Minestrone
For a thicker, more traditional soup, replace all the green peas with a half cup of drained canned white beans.
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  • Served Person: Serves 6
Italian Soup/Stew Bean Pasta Tomato Vegetable Low Fat Bon Appétit
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

Preparation Bring broth to boil in large pot. Add macaroni; reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes. Add tomatoes, green beans and squash; simmer 5 minutes. Add peas and reserved cooked vegetables; simmer until macaroni and all vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in basil. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Sprinkle soup with cheese and serve.

Preparation Bring broth to boil in large pot. Add macaroni; reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes. Add tomatoes, green beans and squash; simmer 5 minutes. Add peas and reserved cooked vegetables; simmer until macaroni and all vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in basil. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Sprinkle soup with cheese and serve.