Recipe: Minestrone

Minestrone
makes 8 servings

Ingredients:
celery, 4-6 ribs
carrots, 4-6 medium
zucchini, 1 medium
chicken or veggie broth, 4 cups
water, 3 cups
frozen french-cut green beans, 1/2 lb
kidney beans, 2 15oz cans (drained)
white beans, 2 15oz cans (drained)
diced tomatoes, 15oz can

Mrs. Dash Italian seasoning, 3 Tbsp

dried minced onion, 1 Tbsp

garlic powder, 1 tsp

salt, 1 1/2 tsp

black pepper, 1/2 tsp
fresh baby spinach, 5 oz
small shell pasta, 1/2 cup

Directions:
[1] Chop celery, carrots, and zucchini into small, bite-size pieces.
[2] In large pot over high heat, add broth, water, celery, carrots, zucchini, kidney beans, white beans, green beans, tomatoes, Mrs. Dash, onion, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and let simmer for 20-30 minutes.
[3] Add spinach and pasta, and let simmer for 20-30 more minutes.
[4] Soup's on! Time to eat!! :)

Nutrition Info (per serving): 257 calories, 1g fat (0g saturated), 15g fiber, 16g protein ... Cost Per Serving (at my store, anyway): $1.32

Enjoy, and until next time... rock on!
--Jay :)