Hearty Mexican Minestrone Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

2 tbsp olive oil
3/4 cup green onion, sliced
1 garlic clove, minced
1 (10 oz) can rotel tomatoes
1/2 cup salsa (your choice )
1 (14 1/2 oz) can chicken broth
2 cups water
1 (13 oz) canned chicken, drained (or turkey) or 2 cups shredded cooked chicken (or turkey)
3/4 lb small red new potato, sliced small
1 cup carrot, sliced
1 cup red green yellow, and orange bell pepper
1 cup zucchini, sliced at 1/8 in size
1 (19 oz) can white navy beans
2 bay leaves
1 tsp dried basil leaves
1 tsp dried oregano leaves
2 tbsp lime juice
1 tsp lime zest , if desired

Directions:

In a large, deep skillet, (or large sauce pan with wide base), saute green onions, potato, and garlic in oil until soft.
Add all remaining ingredients except lime juice and peel.
Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally.
Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer 20 minutes, or until potatoes are just tender.
Stir in lime juice and peel, remove bay leaves. ENJOY!

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	122.4 Kcal (512 kJ)
Calories from fat	30.75 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.42g	5%
Cholesterol	2.8mg	1%
Sodium	144.04mg	6%
Potassium	498.94mg	11%
Total Carbs	13.7g	5%
Sugars	3.22g	13%
Dietary Fiber	3.23g	13%
Protein	4.01g	8%
Vitamin C	49.3mg	82%
Vitamin A	1.2mg	40%
Iron	11.5mg	64%
Calcium	39.4mg	4%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	61.86 Kcal (259 kJ)
Calories from fat	15.54 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	1.73g	5%
Cholesterol	1.41mg	1%
Sodium	72.8mg	6%
Potassium	252.17mg	11%
Total Carbs	6.92g	5%
Sugars	1.63g	13%
Dietary Fiber	1.63g	13%
Protein	2.03g	8%
Vitamin C	24.9mg	82%
Vitamin A	0.6mg	40%
Iron	5.8mg	64%
Calcium	19.9mg	4%

* 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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