Minestrone Soup-Diabetes Friendly

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Serving Size: 1 cup
Recipe adapted from:
Mayumi Tavalero
This classic Italian soup is hearty enough to serve as a main dish even without the traditional pasta. Sub vegn cheese for vegan option.
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Instructions

  • Cook pasta according to instructions. Drain and set aside.
  • Meanwhile, heat a large soup pot to medium. When pot is hot add olive oil, onion, celery and garlic. Saute until onions are translucent, about 7 minutes.
  • Add stock, carrots, tomatoes, kidney beans, and bring to a boil. Next add zucchini, and parsley.
  • Turn heat down to low and simmer for 5-6 minutes.
  • Add spinach; season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Garnish with Parmesan cheese and basil.

Cook Times

Active Prep20
Hands-On Cook15
Hands-Off Cook0
Passive0
Total Time35 minutes
Recipe Serving Size10

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 yellow onion medium, diced
  • 2 stalk celery with leaves, diced
  • 3 clove garlic chopped
  • 8 cup low sodium vegetable stock Such as Pacific Foods brand
  • 2 carrot medium, peeled and diced
  • 28 ounce canned whole peeled tomatoes chopped with liquid
  • 30 ounce canned dark red kidney beans rinsed
  • 1 zucchini diced
  • 1/3 cup Italian parsley finely chopped
  • 3 cup baby spinach packed
  • 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt more or less to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper more or less to taste

For garnish:

  • 1/3 cup fresh basil chiffonade
  • 1 cup parmesan cheese grated

Cooking Tools Required

5-quart saucepot, Colander, Cutting board, Ladle, Measuring cups and spoons, Sharp Knives, Wooden Spatula
Reheating/Serving Instructions
Heat soup in the microwave on high power until heated through.

Nutrition

Calories: 241kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 532mg | Potassium: 706mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 3749IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 165mg | Iron: 4mg

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