Soups

Pasta-free Minestrone

Kimberly Marsh
January 06, 2015

A hearty bowl of soup that is low in calories but full of veggies and flavor. You won't leave hungry.

10
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup diced carrot
1 cup diced celery
1 clove garlic or ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
1 (14 ounce) can cannelini beans, drained and rinsed well
1 bay leaf
1 sprig fresh thyme or ½ teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
2 (14 ounce) cans no salt added diced tomatoes
7 cups beef stock
2 cups diced potato
2 cups diced zucchini
2 cups shredded savoy cabbage
1. Heat oil in large stock pot. Add onion and cook until golden (about 5-7 minutes). Add celery and carrots; cook for about 5 minutes. Add garlic; sauté for 1 minute more. 2. Turn heat to low. Add beans,...
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Nutritions

Calories
343

Sodium
806mg
33% DV

Fat
15g
23% DV

Protein
8g
16% DV

Carbs
45g
15% DV

Fiber
5g
23% DV
Diabetic-Friendly Boiled Dairy-Free Low-Calorie Gluten-Free Dinner Low-Fat High-Fiber Low-Carbohydrate

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Nutritions

Calories
461

Sodium
983mg
40% DV

Fat
12g
19% DV

Protein
13g
26% DV

Carbs
73g
24% DV

Fiber
8g
34% DV