Minestrone

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Minestrone

 

Recipe By :Dana Jacobi

Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00

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Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

1 medium onion -- chopped

1 carrot -- chopped

1 14 1/2 oz can vegetable broth plus 2 cups water, or 4

cups water

1/4 pound red-skinned new potatoess -- cut into 1 " pieces(about 1

cup)

1 cup canned plum tomatoes -- seeded, with their juice

1 cup frozen shelled edamame

1 medium zucchini -- chopped

1/2 cup green beans -- cut in 1 " pieces

3 large leaves Swiss Chard (green part only) -- cut crosswise in

1/2-inch strips

1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes -- optional

1/2 cup ditalini, spaghetti broken into 1/2-inch

lengths, or small shells

salt and freshly ground black pepper

 

Heat the olive oil in a medium Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the onion

and carrot and saute until the onion is soft, 6 to 8 minutes. Pour in the

vegetable broth, if using, and the water. Add the potatoes and bring the soup

to a boil. Reduce the heat, and simmer until the potatoes are al dente,, 8

minutes.

 

Add the tomatoes, edamame, zucchini, green beans, chard, and red pepper flakes,

if using. Increase the heat to medium-high and stir in the pasta. When the

soup returns to a simmer, cook until the pasta is done, about 15 minutes.

 

Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve.

 

Source:

" Amazing Soy "

Copyright:

" 2001 by Dana Jacobi "

 

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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 39 Calories; 2g Fat (50.1% calories from

fat); 1g Protein; 4g Carbohydrate; 1g Dietary Fiber; 0mg Cholesterol; 6mg

Sodium. Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 1 Vegetable; 1/2 Fat.

 

NOTES : Edamame show their versatity in this Italian favorite. The combination

of soy and pasta provides a hearty meal complete with protein plus a good amount

of fiber. Although nothing equals genuine Parmigiano-Reggiano, if you avoid

dairy products, you can sprinkle this soup with grated soy Parmesan.

Nutr. Assoc. : 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0