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Rich Minestrone Soup
Thick, rich and delicious Minestrone Soup that uses one secret ingredient that cuts your prep, chop and cook time in HALF! You'll put this on the weekly menu.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 389 kcal
Course:
Appetizer , Soup
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ¾ cup white onion , chopped, about 1 medium onion
- 2 cloves garlic , minced
- ¾ cup carrot , sliced, about 2 medium carrots
- ¾ cup celery , sliced, about 3 ribs
- ¾ cup green zucchini , chopped, about 1 medium zucchini
- 14 ounce jar Prego® Traditional Pasta Sauce
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 15 ounces canned cannellini beans , rinsed and drained
- 2 cups ditalini pasta , cooked to al dente according to package directions
- 2 tablespoons Parmesan Cheese , finely shredded
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- Freshly ground black pepper & coarse salt , to taste
Instructions
- In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, cooking until soft, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the chopped carrot, celery and zucchini, cooking until just soft, about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in the Prego Traditional Pasta Sauce and vegetable broth.
- About 10 minutes before serving, add the cannellini beans, cooked al dente pasta and Parmesan cheese.
- Allow to heat thoroughly.
- Add the lemon juice and correct seasoning with salt and pepper right before serving.
- Top with additional Parmesan cheese, seasonings and serve with crusty rolls or bread.
- If you’ve tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or ratings.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
389kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
69g
(23%)
Protein
15g
(30%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
1mg
(0%)
Sodium
965mg
(40%)
Potassium
976mg
(28%)
Fiber
8g
(32%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Vitamin A
3432IU
(69%)
Vitamin C
15mg
(17%)
Calcium
117mg
(12%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 389
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 389kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 69g | 23% |
| Protein | 15g | 30% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 965mg | 40% |
| Potassium | 976mg | 21% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 3432IU | 69% |
| Vitamin C | 15mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 117mg | 12% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.