hearty minestrone

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I got this recipe from the whole foods web site here is the link

http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/recipes/recipe.php?recipeId=448

 

note: I swapped out the savoy cabbage for spinach and it was still delicious

 

 I have also cooked this recipe both on the stove top and my slow cooker and it

worked out great both ways

 

Serves 6 to 8Packed with vegetables, beans and pasta, this soup is a meal in

itself. Serve with crusty bread and a green salad.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil

 

4 cloves garlic, finely chopped

 

1 medium yellow onion, chopped

 

6 cups low-sodium vegetable broth

 

1 cup thinly sliced Savoy cabbage

 

1/4 cup tomato paste

 

1/4 cup chopped parsley

 

1 tablespoon chopped basil

 

2 large stalks of celery, sliced

 

2 medium carrots, peeled and chopped

 

1 dried bay leaf

 

1 (28-ounce) can chopped tomatoes, with their liquid

 

1 cup canned chickpeas, drained

 

1 cup dried fusilli pasta

 

1 (15-ounce) can cannellini or white beans, drained

 

Salt and pepper to taste

 

3/4 to 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Method

In a large stockpot, heat oil over medium high heat. Add garlic and

onions and cook until translucent. Add broth, cabbage, tomato paste,

parsley, basil, celery, carrots, bay leaf, and tomatoes with their

juice and cook for 30 to 40 minutes, until vegetables are tender. Add

chickpeas, pasta, and beans and simmer for another 20 minutes. Season

with salt and pepper.

 

 

Ladle soup into bowls and serve with Parmesan cheese sprinkled over the top.

Nutrition

Per serving (about 18oz/518g-wt.): 280 calories (70 from fat), 8g

total fat, 2.5g saturated fat, 10mg cholesterol, 830mg sodium, 41g

total carbohydrate (8g dietary fiber, 8g sugar), 12g protein

Tags: One Pot Meals, Family Friendly, American, Italian, Low Fat, High Fiber,

Vegetarian

 

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MARI

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