Minestrone Al Pesto Recipe

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Ingredients:

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3 tbsp olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
6 cups low sodium chicken broth
2 carrots, peeled, cut into 1/2-inch-thick rounds
2 celery ribs, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
4 small red potatoes, quartered
1/2 lb green beans, trimmed , cut into 1-inch pieces
3 small zucchini , halved lengthwise, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 (15 oz) can cannellini, drained ( white kidney beans)
2 tomatoes, peeled, crushed
2 cups fresh spinach leaves, chopped
6 tbsp classic pesto sauce
freshly grated parmesan cheese

Directions:

Directions:.
Heat olive oil in heavy large pot over medium heat. Add onion and sauté until soft, about 4 minutes. Add broth and next 7 ingredients. Increase heat to high and bring soup to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, partially cover pot, and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 10 minutes.
Stir in spinach; simmer 3 minutes longer. Season soup to taste with salt and pepper. Ladle soup into 6 bowls; garnish each with 1 tablespoon pesto. Serve, passing cheese separately. Makes 6 servings.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	260.22 Kcal (1089 kJ)
Calories from fat	84.6 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	9.4g	14%
Sodium	191.97mg	8%
Potassium	1160.59mg	25%
Total Carbs	32.98g	11%
Sugars	4.79g	19%
Dietary Fiber	5.85g	23%
Protein	9.85g	20%
Vitamin C	27.4mg	46%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	7%
Iron	2.3mg	13%
Calcium	72.8mg	7%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	50.95 Kcal (213 kJ)
Calories from fat	16.56 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	1.84g	14%
Sodium	37.58mg	8%
Potassium	227.22mg	25%
Total Carbs	6.46g	11%
Sugars	0.94g	19%
Dietary Fiber	1.15g	23%
Protein	1.93g	20%
Vitamin C	5.4mg	46%
Iron	0.4mg	13%
Calcium	14.3mg	7%

* 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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