Colorful Minestrone Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 medium leek (white portion only), thinly sliced
1 small onion, chopped
1 tbsp olive oil
3 slices deli ham, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 quarts water
1 can (28 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 medium butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cubed
2 medium carrots, coarsely chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
2 cups fresh baby spinach , cut into thin strips
1 cup fresh kale, trimmed and cut into thin strips
1 medium potato, peeled and cubed
1 tbsp minced fresh rosemary
1 tsp salt
pepper to taste
1 can (15 oz) white kidney or cannellini beans, rinsed and drained

Directions:

In a small skillet, saute leek and onion in oil for 2 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Add ham and garlic; cook 1 minute longer.
Transfer ham mixture to a 5-qt. slow cooker. Stir in the water, vegetables, rosemary, salt and pepper. Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours or until vegetables are tender.
Stir in beans; cover and cook 30 minutes longer. Yield: 10 servings (3-1/2 quarts).

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	104.09 Kcal (436 kJ)
Calories from fat	29.02 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.22g	5%
Cholesterol	27.85mg	9%
Sodium	702.12mg	29%
Potassium	403.69mg	9%
Total Carbs	10.28g	3%
Sugars	2.39g	10%
Dietary Fiber	1.79g	7%
Protein	9.75g	20%
Vitamin C	16.2mg	27%
Vitamin A	0.5mg	15%
Iron	1.2mg	7%
Calcium	66mg	7%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	32.56 Kcal (136 kJ)
Calories from fat	9.08 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	1.01g	5%
Cholesterol	8.71mg	9%
Sodium	219.61mg	29%
Potassium	126.27mg	9%
Total Carbs	3.21g	3%
Sugars	0.75g	10%
Dietary Fiber	0.56g	7%
Protein	3.05g	20%
Vitamin C	5.1mg	27%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	15%
Iron	0.4mg	7%
Calcium	20.7mg	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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