Rustic Vegetable and Polenta Soup Recipe

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Ingredients:

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3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
2 medium carrots, peeled and diced into 1/2-inch pieces
1 medium onion, chopped
kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper
2 tbsp chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
2 tbsp chopped fresh thyme
3 garlic cloves, peeled and chopped
3 plum tomatoes, diced into
2 medium zucchini, peeled diced into 1/2-inch pieces
4 cups low sodium chicken broth
1/3 cup instant polenta , such as gia russa
3 tbsp unsalted butter, at room temperature

Directions:

In a large heavy saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the carrots, onions, 1 tablespoon salt and 1 teaspoon pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, until the onion begins to brown, about 6 minutes.
Add the parsley, thyme, garlic, tomatoes and zucchini, and cook for 3 minutes. Add the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Slowly stir in the polenta and cook until the soup thickens and the vegetables are tender, about 8 minutes.
Stir in the butter and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
Ladle into soup bowls and serve.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	186.96 Kcal (783 kJ)
Calories from fat	134.32 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	14.92g	23%
Cholesterol	15.27mg	5%
Sodium	76.15mg	3%
Potassium	348.01mg	7%
Total Carbs	11.56g	4%
Sugars	2.71g	11%
Dietary Fiber	1.89g	8%
Protein	4.64g	9%
Vitamin C	11.5mg	19%
Vitamin A	0.5mg	18%
Iron	0.3mg	2%
Calcium	37.1mg	4%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	70.71 Kcal (296 kJ)
Calories from fat	50.8 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.64g	23%
Cholesterol	5.77mg	5%
Sodium	28.8mg	3%
Potassium	131.61mg	7%
Total Carbs	4.37g	4%
Sugars	1.02g	11%
Dietary Fiber	0.72g	8%
Protein	1.76g	9%
Vitamin C	4.4mg	19%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	18%
Iron	0.1mg	2%
Calcium	14mg	4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

4.6

Points
5

PointsPlus

Good Points

saturated fat free,
very low sodium,
low cholesterol

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