Quick Minestrone Soup
1 tbsp. vegetable oil 1 tsp. dried Italian seasoning
2 cups carrots,chopped ¼ tsp. salt
1 cup onion,chopped 2 cups cabbage or spinach,sliced
3 cloves garlic,chopped 2 cups small white navy beans,cooked
1 (28-oz.) can crushed tomatoes 2/3 cup small pasta,cooked
1 (8-oz.) can chicken broth
1 cup water
Heat oil in a large,heavy saucepan over medium heat. Add carrots,onion,and garlic. Stir 10 minutes or until vegetables are crisp tender. Stir in tomatoes,broth,water,Italian seasoning,and salt;bring to a boil. Cover,reduce heat,and simmer 20 minutes or until carrots are tender. Add the cabbage or spinach,cover,and simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in beans and pasta;simmer 1 minute or until hot.
Makes 8 servings.
Each serving provides 138 calories,6 grams protein,24 grams carbohydrate,2 grams fat,414 milligrams sodium,5 grams fiber.