Garden Minestrone Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 onion, minced
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra for serving
1 1/2 tsp minced fresh oregano (or 1/2 tsp. dried )
1/8 tsp red pepper flakes
6 cups low sodium chicken broth
1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce
1 cup dried great northern beans (pre-soaked overnight, drained) or 1 cup cannellini beans ( pre-soaked overnight, drained)
2 carrots, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1 zucchini , quartered lengthwise and sliced 1/4 inch thick
8 oz swiss chard, stemmed and leaves sliced 1/2 inch thick
1/2 cup small shell pasta (such as ditalini , tubettini, or mini elbows)
1/2 cup minced fresh basil
salt
pepper
grated parmesan cheese , for serving

Directions:

Microwave onion, garlic, oil, oregano, and red pepper flakes in bowl, stirring occasionally, until onion is softened, about 5 minutes; transfer to slow cooker.
Stir broth, tomato sauce, soaked beans, and carrots into slow cooker.
Cover and cook until beans are tender, 9-11 hours on LOW or 5-7 hours on HIGH.
Stir in zucchini, chard, and pasta; cover and cook on HIGH until vegetables and pasta are tender, 20-30 minutes.
Stir in basil; season with salt and pepper to taste; serve with Parmesan cheese and additional olive oil.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	146.59 Kcal (614 kJ)
Calories from fat	35.25 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.92g	6%
Sodium	187.47mg	8%
Potassium	678.69mg	14%
Total Carbs	21.37g	7%
Sugars	2.43g	10%
Dietary Fiber	6.1g	24%
Protein	9.72g	19%
Vitamin C	13mg	22%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	5%
Iron	1.9mg	11%
Calcium	79.2mg	8%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	54.24 Kcal (227 kJ)
Calories from fat	13.04 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	1.45g	6%
Sodium	69.37mg	8%
Potassium	251.15mg	14%
Total Carbs	7.91g	7%
Sugars	0.9g	10%
Dietary Fiber	2.26g	24%
Protein	3.6g	19%
Vitamin C	4.8mg	22%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	5%
Iron	0.7mg	11%
Calcium	29.3mg	8%

* 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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