Rustic Italian Minestrone Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 tbsp olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 large carrot, peeled and chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
salt
fresh ground black pepper
1 (16 oz) can chopped tomatoes
5 cups low sodium vegetable broth
1 tbsp chopped fresh basil
1 tbsp chopped fresh oregano
1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
1/4 lb fresh green beans, stemmed and cut into 1-inch lengths
1 (16 oz) can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
2 medium zucchini, quartered and chopped
1 cup raw small shell pasta
1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese

Directions:

In a large soup pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion, carrot and celery and cook for 5 minutes, or until the vegetables begin to soften. Add the garlic, season with salt and pepper and cook for 2 minutes more.
Add the tomatoes, vegetable or chicken broth and herbs, bring to a boil and turn down to a simmer.
Add the green and cannellini beans and simmer for 2 minutes.
Add the zucchini and pasta and simmer for 10 minutes, or until all of the vegetables are tender and the pasta is al dente. Season with salt and pepper.
Serve the soup in large bowls with a sprinkling of Parmesan cheese.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	218.9 Kcal (916 kJ)
Calories from fat	78.31 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	8.7g	13%
Cholesterol	16.8mg	6%
Sodium	913.79mg	38%
Potassium	405.1mg	9%
Total Carbs	29.04g	10%
Sugars	5g	20%
Dietary Fiber	3.1g	12%
Protein	7.93g	16%
Vitamin C	9.1mg	15%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	3%
Iron	2.2mg	12%
Calcium	115.7mg	12%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	85.02 Kcal (356 kJ)
Calories from fat	30.42 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.38g	13%
Cholesterol	6.52mg	6%
Sodium	354.93mg	38%
Potassium	157.35mg	9%
Total Carbs	11.28g	10%
Sugars	1.94g	20%
Dietary Fiber	1.2g	12%
Protein	3.08g	16%
Vitamin C	3.5mg	15%
Iron	0.8mg	12%
Calcium	44.9mg	12%

* 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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