Dinner

Smart Minestrone Soup is for Dinner.

Smart Minestrone Soup takes 20 minutes to prepare.

Smart Minestrone Soup takes 20 minutes to cook.

Smart Minestrone Soup makes 9 servings.

The ingredients for Smart Minestrone Soup are:

onions, 1 c
shallots, 3 T
salt, 2 t
black pepper, 1 t
cayenne, 1/4 t
marjoram, 1/2 t
thyme, 1 t
green, red, yellow and orange bell pepper, diced, 2 c
diced tomatoes, 1 can
pinto beans, 1 can
black beans, 1 can
turnip greens (or kale, or mustard greens), 6 c, stemmed and chopped
Organic No-chicken broth, 32 oz
whole wheat penne, 2 cups dry

Here is how you make Smart Minestrone Soup:

Saute onions, garlic and peppers on medium. Add spices. Simmer on medium low heat for two-three minutes. Add tomatoes, beans, and (no) chicken broth. Bring to a boil. Add penne. Let pasta cook for a few minutes, then reduce heat and simmer for at least 20 to 30 minutes. This soup keeps well, and improves with longer cooking time. Serve hot, topped with fresh parsley and shredded parmesan (Calories not included in total). Yum. Serves 8-10Number of Servings: 9Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user LKATHRYN.

The nutritional information for Smart Minestrone Soup is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 9
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 226.6

• Total Fat: 1.0 g
• Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
• Sodium: 912.8 mg
• Total Carbs: 44.2 g
• Dietary Fiber: 12.0 g
• Protein: 11.8 g

The dietary needs meet for Smart Minestrone Soup is Vegetarian