minestrone soup

Name: Minestrone Soup
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon(s) extra-virgin olive oil; 1/2 cup(s) onion,chopped; 1 - carrot,diced; 1 - garlic clove, minced; 4 cup(s) fat-free , unsalted chicken broth; 2 - large tomatoes; 1/2 cup(s) chopped fresh spinach; 1 can(s) chickpeas, drained and rinsed; 1/2 cup(s) uncooked small-shell pasta; 1 - small zucchini , diced; 2 tablespoon(s) chopped fresh basil

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29 Pinches

cheryl wu

Kent, WA

Updated on Apr 5, 2011

A soft warm yummy soup for you to enjoy in a cold night or any time!(Has 190 calories)

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yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup onion,chopped
1 - carrot,diced
1 - garlic clove, minced
4 cups fat-free , unsalted chicken broth
2 - large tomatoes
1/2 cup chopped fresh spinach
1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1/2 cup uncooked small-shell pasta
1 - small zucchini , diced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

How To Make minestrone soup

Step 1

In a large saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the onion, celery and carrot and saute until softened, about 5 minutes.
Step 3

Add garlic and continue cooking for another minute.
Step 4

Stir in broth,tomatoes, spinach,chickpeas,and pasta.
Step 5

Bring to a boil over high heat.
Step 6

Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
Step 7

Add zucchini.
Step 8

Cover and cook for 5 minutes more.
Step 9

Remove from heat and stir in basil.
Step 10

Ladle into individual bowls and serve immediately.
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