Hearty Minestrone Soup (South Beach Diet Phase 2) |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 35 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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From newest book. Haven't tried. Ingredients:
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil |
1 small onion, chopped |
1 carrot, diced |
2 stalks celery, diced |
3 garlic cloves, minced |
1 teaspoon crumbled dried italian herb seasoning |
fresh ground pepper |
3 1/2 cups low sodium chicken broth |
4 cups spinach leaves, chopped |
1 cup thawed frozen mixed vegetables (such as cauliflower, green beans, zucchini and or or brocolli) |
1/2 cup whole wheat ditalini (small shell pasta) |
salt |
pepper |
4 tablespoons fresh parmesan cheese, grated |
Directions:
1. In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion, carrot, celery, garlic, Italian seasonings, and a generous pinch of fresh ground pepper.
2. Cook, stirring occasionally until softened, about 7 minutes.
3. Add broth spinach and vegetable mix. Bring to a simmer, add Ditalini and cook until veggies are tender and pasta is al dente.
4. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle each serving with Parmasan cheese and serve hot.
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