Vegetarian,Low-Fat Fast Italian Tortellini Soup (high fiber)

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Vegetarian,Low-Fat Fast Italian Tortellini Soup

 

Recipe By :Fast and Healthy Magazine, Jan. '96

Serving Size : 2 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : Italian Pasta

Soups & Stews Vegetarian

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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2 tablespoons chopped almonds

1 small zucchini -- in 1 " cubes

1 cup vegetable broth

8 ounces Crushed Tomatoes, Canned -- undrained

4 ounces cooked Great Northern beans -- rinsed well

2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil -- or equivalent dried

1/2 dash salt

1/2 dash pepper

4 ounces tortellini, spinach-filled -- Uncooked

fresh parsley -- to garnish

grated parmesan cheese -- to garnish

 

Combine all ingredients in medium-size sauce pan. Mix well. Cover and cook

over lowest setting for 30 minutes. Add water if needed. The tortellini

should soft and hot. Garnish with an herb. Serve with parmesan.

Per serving: 345 Calories (kcal); 11g Total Fat; (28% calories from fat);

17g Protein; 46g Carbohydrate; 75mg Cholesterol; 1170mg Sodium;

Fiber 9 g.