Easy Minestone
(from Dianne’s recipe box)
1 1/3 cups equals 149 calories
2 g fat
6 fiber
2 points
freeze into single servings for easy lunch later
Source: Light and Tasty Oct/Nov 2006
Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 360 minutes
Serves 10 people
Categories: soup
Ingredients
- 4 medium tomatoes, chopped
- 2 medium carrots, chopped
- 2 celery ribs, chopped
- 1 medium zucchini, halved and sliced
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cabbage
- 1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
- 6 cups reduced-sodium chicked broth or vegetable broth
- 1 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 2 cups cooked elbow macaroni
- 5 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese
Directions
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In a 5-quart slow cooker, combine the forst 11 ingredients.
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Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until vegetables are tender.
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Just before serving, stir in macaroni and heat through.
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Serve with Parmesan cheese.