Hearty Minestrone Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp butter
1/2 lb hot italian sausage (crumbled or sliced )
1 large onion
2 garlic cloves
1/2 cup celery, chopped
1/2 cup carrot, chopped
1/2 cup green pepper, chopped
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
1/2 tsp dried basil
1/4 tsp dried thyme
1 bay leaf
salt
pepper
2 cups tomatoes, chopped
4 cups chicken stock
2 cups zucchini, sliced
1 cup kidney bean, cooked
1/2 cup elbow macaroni (or other pasta)
1/4 tsp hot chili flakes
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated (to garnish )

Directions:

In a large heavy saucepan, heat oil and butter.
Add sausage and brown lightly.
Add onion, garlic, celery, carrot and green pepper. Cook until softened but not browned.
Stir in zucchini, parsley, basil, thyme, chili flakes, bay leaf and a little salt and pepper.
Stir in tomatoes and stock. Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 30 minutes.
Add beans and pasta. Cover and simmer for another 30 minutes. If too thick, dilute with water to desired consistency.
Serve with Parmeson sprinkled on top (optional).

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	322.44 Kcal (1350 kJ)
Calories from fat	172.38 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	19.15g	29%
Cholesterol	39.09mg	13%
Sodium	545.23mg	23%
Potassium	784.67mg	17%
Total Carbs	22.45g	7%
Sugars	5.52g	22%
Dietary Fiber	3.79g	15%
Protein	16.53g	33%
Vitamin C	38.2mg	64%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	4%
Iron	2mg	11%
Calcium	158.9mg	16%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	94.35 Kcal (395 kJ)
Calories from fat	50.44 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.6g	29%
Cholesterol	11.44mg	13%
Sodium	159.55mg	23%
Potassium	229.61mg	17%
Total Carbs	6.57g	7%
Sugars	1.62g	22%
Dietary Fiber	1.11g	15%
Protein	4.84g	33%
Vitamin C	11.2mg	64%
Iron	0.6mg	11%
Calcium	46.5mg	16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

7.3

Points
9

PointsPlus

Good Points

saturated fat free,
low cholesterol

Bad Points

High in Sodium

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