Minestrone Recipe

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Directions:

  1. In a large stock pot, over medium-low heat, heat olive oil and saute garlic for 2 to 3 minutes. Add onion and saute for 4 to 5 minutes. Add celery and carrots, saute for 1 to 2 minutes.
  2. Add chicken broth, water and tomato sauce, bring to boil, stirring frequently. If desired add red wine at this point. Reduce heat to low and add kidney beans, green beans, spinach leaves, zucchini, oregano, basil, salt, pepper and crushed red pepper. Simmer for 30 to 40 minutes, the longer the better.
  3. Fill a medium saucepan with water and bring to a boil. Add macaroni and cook until tender. Drain water and set aside.
  4. Once pasta is cooked and soup is heated through place 2 tablespoons cooked pasta into individual serving bowls. Ladle soup on top of pasta and sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top. Spray with olive oil and serve.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 329.75 Kcal (1381 kJ)
Calories from fat 82.44 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.16g 14%
Cholesterol 2.2mg 1%
Sodium 2506.98mg 104%
Potassium 901.88mg 19%
Total Carbs 51.59g 17%
Sugars 18.28g 73%
Dietary Fiber 8.32g 33%
Protein 7.76g 16%
Vitamin C 19.4mg 32%
Vitamin A 0.4mg 13%
Iron 15.6mg 87%
Calcium 140.9mg 14%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 74.18 Kcal (311 kJ)
Calories from fat 18.55 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.06g 14%
Cholesterol 0.49mg 1%
Sodium 563.99mg 104%
Potassium 202.89mg 19%
Total Carbs 11.61g 17%
Sugars 4.11g 73%
Dietary Fiber 1.87g 33%
Protein 1.74g 16%
Vitamin C 4.4mg 32%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 13%
Iron 3.5mg 87%
Calcium 31.7mg 14%

* 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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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 6.6
    Points
  • 8
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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