Minestrone Recipe

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Nutrition

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Ingredients:

Serving

3 tbsp olive oil
1 cup minced white onion (about 1 small onion)
1/2 cup chopped zucchini
1/2 cup green beans, italian
1/4 cup minced celery (about 1/2 stalk )
4 tsp minced garlic (about 4 cloves)
4 cups vegetable broth ( swanson is good *note:
30 oz red kidney beans, drained
30 oz white beans
14 oz diced tomatoes
1 carrot, shredded , (1/2 cup)
2 tbsp minced fresh parsley
1 1/2 tsp dried oregano
1 1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
1/2 tsp dried basil
1/4 tsp dried thyme
3 cups hot water
4 cups fresh baby spinach
8 oz pasta, small shell

Directions:

Heat three tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat in a large soup pot.
2Saute onion, celery, garlic, green beans, and zucchini in the oil for 5 minutes or until onions begin to turn translucent.
3Add vegetable broth to pot, plus drained tomatoes, beans, carrot, hot water, and spices.
4Bring soup to a boil, then reduce heat and allow to simmer for 20 minutes.
5Add spinach leaves and pasta and cook for an additional 20 minutes or until desired consistency.
6Makes about eight 1 1/2 cup servings

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	5430.41 Kcal (22736 kJ)
Calories from fat	731.56 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	81.28g	125%
Cholesterol	85.08mg	28%
Sodium	10877.91mg	453%
Potassium	21976.92mg	468%
Total Carbs	901.28g	300%
Sugars	90.74g	363%
Dietary Fiber	202.84g	811%
Protein	309.67g	619%
Vitamin C	178.1mg	297%
Vitamin A	0.6mg	20%
Iron	121.4mg	675%
Calcium	3071.2mg	307%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	119.65 Kcal (501 kJ)
Calories from fat	16.12 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	1.79g	125%
Cholesterol	1.87mg	28%
Sodium	239.68mg	453%
Potassium	484.23mg	468%
Total Carbs	19.86g	300%
Sugars	2g	363%
Dietary Fiber	4.47g	811%
Protein	6.82g	619%
Vitamin C	3.9mg	297%
Iron	2.7mg	675%
Calcium	67.7mg	307%

* 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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