Classic Minestrone Recipe

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Classic Minestrone
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Directions:

  1. Heat the butter and olive oil together in a large saucepan. Chop the bacon and add to the saucepan. Cook for 3-4 miutes then remove with a slotted spoon and reserve.
  2. Finely chop the onion, garlic, celery and carrots and add to the saucepan, one ingredient at a time, stirring well after each addition. Cover and cook gently for 8-10 minutes until the vegetables are softened.
  3. Add the chopped tomatoes, with their juice and the stock, bring to the boil, then cover the saucepan with a lid, reduce the heat and simmer gently for about 20 minutes.
  4. Stir in the cabbage, beans, peas and spaghetti pieces. Cover and simmer for a furher 20 minutes or until all the ingredients are tender. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  5. Return the cooked bacon to the saucepan and bring the soup to the boil. Serve the soup immediately with parmesan cheese shavings, sprinkled on the top and plenty of crusty bread to accompany it.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 239.65 Kcal (1003 kJ)
Calories from fat 121.17 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13.46g 21%
Cholesterol 8.96mg 3%
Sodium 124.38mg 5%
Potassium 511.88mg 11%
Total Carbs 23.36g 8%
Sugars 6.24g 25%
Dietary Fiber 6.08g 24%
Protein 8.13g 16%
Vitamin C 21.4mg 36%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 8%
Iron 1.3mg 7%
Calcium 71.1mg 7%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 124.97 Kcal (523 kJ)
Calories from fat 63.19 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.02g 21%
Cholesterol 4.67mg 3%
Sodium 64.86mg 5%
Potassium 266.94mg 11%
Total Carbs 12.18g 8%
Sugars 3.25g 25%
Dietary Fiber 3.17g 24%
Protein 4.24g 16%
Vitamin C 11.2mg 36%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 8%
Iron 0.7mg 7%
Calcium 37.1mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 5.1
    Points
  • 6
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • low cholesterol,
  • good source of fiber

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