Freezer Quick Chunky Minestrone Recipe

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Freezer Quick Chunky Minestrone
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Directions:

  1. In a large saucepan, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp; remove with a slotted spoon and set aside to drain on paper towels.
  2. Pour off all but 1 tablespoons drippings from the pan. Add celery, onion, carrot and garlic; cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes. Add tomatoes, breaking up with the back of a spoon. Add chicken stock, sage and thyme; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 5 minutes.
  3. Add chickpeas, green beans, chicken and macaroni; cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until the macaroni is tender but firm. Return cooked bacon to the pan. Season with salt and pepper to taste. If freezing soup, see “to freeze” section below; otherwise proceed with Step 4.
  4. Serve sprinkled with Parmesan cheese. Serves 4.
  5. TO FREEZE: Let soup cool. Ladle into freezer containers, leaving headspace. Seal, label and date. Freeze for up to 3 months.
  6. TO SERVE: Thaw soup in microwave or in refrigerator overnight. Heat in a saucepan until hot. Proceed with Step 4, above.
  7. Quick Chicken.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 371.08 Kcal (1554 kJ)
Calories from fat 145.48 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 16.16g 25%
Cholesterol 31.18mg 10%
Sodium 682.55mg 28%
Potassium 635.27mg 14%
Total Carbs 38.96g 13%
Sugars 9.22g 37%
Dietary Fiber 3.4g 14%
Protein 18.56g 37%
Vitamin C 8.5mg 14%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 5%
Iron 1.2mg 7%
Calcium 124.3mg 12%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 88.64 Kcal (371 kJ)
Calories from fat 34.75 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.86g 25%
Cholesterol 7.45mg 10%
Sodium 163.05mg 28%
Potassium 151.75mg 14%
Total Carbs 9.31g 13%
Sugars 2.2g 37%
Dietary Fiber 0.81g 14%
Protein 4.43g 37%
Vitamin C 2mg 14%
Iron 0.3mg 7%
Calcium 29.7mg 12%

* 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

  • 8.1
    Points
  • 10
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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