Vegetable Minestrone

Prep: 10 min Cook: 20 min Serves: 8 Cuisine: Italian

A hearty vegetable minestrone packed with fresh vegetables, pasta, and herbs, perfect for a comforting, nutritious meal suited to family and friends alike.

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 c. chopped onion
  • 1/2 c. chopped celery
  • 1 small clove garlic, minced
  • 1 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 2 c. water
  • 1 can (16 oz.) tomatoes
  • 1 medium potato, peeled and cubed
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 tsp. crushed basil
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/8 tsp. ground sage
  • 1/8 tsp. pepper
  • 1 can (8 1/2 oz.) lima beans, drained
  • 1 can (8 1/2 oz.) whole kernel corn, drained
  • 1 1/2 c. whole wheat noodles, medium size
  • grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. In a Dutch oven, cook the onion, the celery, and the garlic in the olive oil until tender but not brown.
  2. Stir in the water, undrained tomatoes, cubed potato, bay leaf, basil, salt, sage, and pepper.
  3. Bring to boiling; stir in noodles.
  4. Reduce heat.
  5. Simmer, covered, about 10 minutes or until noodles are al dente.
  6. Remove bay leaf.
  7. Serve with grated Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

769 kcal 38% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 22.9g 46% DV
Total Fat 40.9g 52% DV
Carbs 91.8g 33% DV
Fiber 23.4g 83% DV
Sugar 4.4g 9% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10300mg 100% DV
Potassium 1550mg 33% DV
Cholesterol 5mg 2% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 257.3mcg 29% DV
Vitamin C 69.4mg 77% DV
Calcium 957.5mg 74% DV
Iron 22.1mg 100% DV

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

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