Chunky Minestrone

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Chunky Minestrone

 

1 tablespoon olive oil

1-1/2 cups chopped onion

1 medium carrot, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced (about 3/4 cup)

2 cloves garlic, minced

3 cups reduced-sodium vegetable broth

2 14-1/2-ounce cans low-sodium tomatoes, undrained and cut up

3/4 cup water

1/2 cup long-grain rice

1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning, crushed

4 cups shredded fresh spinach

1 15-ounce can reduced-sodium navy beans or white kidney beans,

rinsed and drained

1 medium zucchini, quartered lengthwise and sliced (about 1-1/2 cups)

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

 

In a 4-quart Dutch oven heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Cook

and stir the onion, carrot, and garlic in hot oil about 3 minutes or

until onion is tender. Stir in the broth, undrained tomatoes, water,

uncooked rice, and Italian seasoning.

 

Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, about 20 minutes or

until rice is tender. Stir in the spinach, beans, zucchini, and

pepper. Cook, covered, for 5 minutes more. If desired, sprinkle each

serving with Parmesan cheese. Makes five 1-3/4-cup servings.

 

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