Quick Minestrone Soup

Prep: 10 min Cook: 10 min Serves: 9 Cuisine: Italian

A quick and hearty minestrone soup packed with fresh zucchini, tender pasta, and flavorful Italian tomatoes. Perfect for a comforting lunch or dinner, this soup is easy to prepare and can be customized with toppings like Parmesan cheese. Ideal for weeknights when time is limited but flavor is essential.

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Ingredients

  • 2 c. diced zucchini
  • 1/2 c. small tubular shaped pasta
  • 1/8 tsp. pepper
  • 2 cans chicken broth
  • 1 (14 1/2 oz.) can Italian chopped tomatoes
  • 1 (16 oz.) can red beans

Instructions

  1. Combine all ingredients in a large pan and bring to a boil.
  2. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 10 minutes until the pasta is cooked, stirring occasionally.
  3. Serve hot, topped with grated Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

72 kcal 4% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 3.7g 7% DV
Total Fat 0.6g 1% DV
Carbs 13.5g 5% DV
Fiber 3g 11% DV
Sugar 2.8g 6% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 132mg 6% DV
Potassium 205.8mg 4% DV
Cholesterol 0.5mg

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 16.3mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 35.2mg 39% DV
Calcium 16.5mg 1% DV
Iron 0.9mg 5% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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