Simple Minestrone Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 bacon strip, diced
1/3 cup smoked turkey kielbasa, quartered
1 small onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 cup chopped carrot
2 tbsp chopped celery
1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 cup canned diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (5-1/2 oz) reduced-sodium tomato juice
1/4 cup chopped zucchini
1/2 tsp dried basil
1/4 tsp dried oregano
1/8 tsp pepper
1/3 cup canned pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1/4 cup cooked elbow macaroni
1 tbsp grated parmesan cheese

Directions:

In a large saucepan, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towel. In the drippings, saute sausage, onion and garlic for 3 minutes. Stir in the carrot and celery. Cook and stir 2 minutes longer or until sausage is lightly browned; drain.
Stir in the broth, tomatoes, tomato juice, zucchini and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Stir in the beans and macaroni; heat through. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and bacon. Yield: 2 servings.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	273.2 Kcal (1144 kJ)
Calories from fat	124.54 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	13.84g	21%
Cholesterol	38.77mg	13%
Sodium	960.78mg	40%
Potassium	686.55mg	15%
Total Carbs	23.25g	8%
Sugars	5.38g	22%
Dietary Fiber	2.91g	12%
Protein	14.56g	29%
Vitamin C	33mg	55%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	5%
Iron	1.4mg	8%
Calcium	97.8mg	10%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	68.36 Kcal (286 kJ)
Calories from fat	31.16 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.46g	21%
Cholesterol	9.7mg	13%
Sodium	240.42mg	40%
Potassium	171.8mg	15%
Total Carbs	5.82g	8%
Sugars	1.35g	22%
Dietary Fiber	0.73g	12%
Protein	3.64g	29%
Vitamin C	8.3mg	55%
Iron	0.4mg	8%
Calcium	24.5mg	10%

* 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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