Minestrone (Volumetrics) Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 tsp olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup shredded carrot
1 cup water
1 1/2 cups low-sodium vegetable juice (v8)
3 cups vegetable broth
1 1/4 cups cored diced tomatoes
3/4 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp dried oregano
black pepper
3/4 cup small whole wheat pasta , cooked separately (shells or other shape)
1 cup canned cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
3 cups shredded spinach

Directions:

Heat the oil in a 4 to 5 quart pan over medium heat. Add onions and carrots and cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add the water, juice, broth, tomatoes, thyme, oregano, and pepper. Bring the soup to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer, covered, for 30 minutes.
Add the cooked pasta, beans, and spinach and cook on medium-low until spinach wilts.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	118.71 Kcal (497 kJ)
Calories from fat	26.83 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.98g	5%
Cholesterol	0.92mg	0%
Sodium	558.99mg	23%
Potassium	433.1mg	9%
Total Carbs	20.01g	7%
Sugars	5.97g	24%
Dietary Fiber	3.99g	16%
Protein	4.43g	9%
Vitamin C	23.4mg	39%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	5%
Iron	1.7mg	10%
Calcium	54.2mg	5%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	44.18 Kcal (185 kJ)
Calories from fat	9.99 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	1.11g	5%
Cholesterol	0.34mg	0%
Sodium	208.04mg	23%
Potassium	161.18mg	9%
Total Carbs	7.45g	7%
Sugars	2.22g	24%
Dietary Fiber	1.48g	16%
Protein	1.65g	9%
Vitamin C	8.7mg	39%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	5%
Iron	0.6mg	10%
Calcium	20.2mg	5%

* 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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