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This truly is The Best Minestrone Soup around!
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The Best Minestrone Soup Recipe

This classic Italian soup is great for lunch time or dinner with the family!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Soup
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Pasta, Vegetarian
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 471kcal
Author: Kelsey Butler, MS, RDN

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 yellow onion chopped
  • 4 cups low sodium chicken broth
  • 2 cups green cabbage chopped
  • 1/4 cup tomato paste
  • 1/2 tablespoon dried parsley
  • 1/2 tablespoon dried basil
  • 1 cup carrots diced
  • 3/4 cup celery diced
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 13.5 ounces canned crushed tomatoes drained and rinsed
  • 13.5 ounces canned cannellini beans
  • 1 pound macaroni pasta
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese fresh, grated

Instructions

  • In a large pot, heat oil over medium-high heat
  • Add garlic and onions and saute for 5 minutes
  • Add broth, cabbage, tomato paste, parsley, basil, carrots, celery, bay leaf, and tomatoes with their juice and cook for 30-40 minutes, until vegetables are tender
  • Add pasta and beans and simmer for another 20 minutes
  • Season with salt and pepper and remove bay leaf
  • Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with Parmesan cheese

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 471kcal | Carbohydrates: 85g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 323mg | Potassium: 1080mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 3987IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 181mg | Iron: 5mg |
SmartPoints (Freestyle): 14
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SmartPoints (Freestyle): 14
SmartPoints (Freestyle): 14