Spring Minestrone Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 cup macaroni
1 tbsp olive oil
1 cup sliced leeks, white and light green parts only
1 cup sliced carrots
1 cup sliced celery
1 cup frozen peas
1 cup frozen edamame or double-shelled fava beans
1 can (15 oz.) white beans, drained and rinsed
1 qt. reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 tsp kosher salt
1/4 cup purchased or homemade pesto
shredded parmesan cheese

Directions:

Cook pasta according to package directions, then drain and set aside.
Meanwhile, heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Cook leeks, carrots, and celery until softened slightly, stirring as needed, about 5 minutes. Add peas, edamame, beans, broth, and salt; simmer 10 minutes, then add macaroni. Serve individual bowls topped with 1 tbsp. pesto, plus parmesan on the side.
*Available at some farmers' markets.
Note: Nutritional analysis is per 2-cup serving.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	1049.49 Kcal (4394 kJ)
Calories from fat	208.65 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	23.18g	36%
Cholesterol	43.18mg	14%
Sodium	4600.68mg	192%
Potassium	1987.6mg	42%
Total Carbs	171.22g	57%
Sugars	24.76g	99%
Dietary Fiber	24.24g	97%
Protein	43.29g	87%
Vitamin C	60.1mg	100%
Vitamin A	1.3mg	43%
Iron	12mg	67%
Calcium	278.8mg	28%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	133.47 Kcal (559 kJ)
Calories from fat	26.53 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.95g	36%
Cholesterol	5.49mg	14%
Sodium	585.08mg	192%
Potassium	252.77mg	42%
Total Carbs	21.77g	57%
Sugars	3.15g	99%
Dietary Fiber	3.08g	97%
Protein	5.51g	87%
Vitamin C	7.6mg	100%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	43%
Iron	1.5mg	67%
Calcium	35.5mg	28%

* 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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