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Hearty Minestrone Soup




Source of Recipe


DeniseC


Recipe Introduction


Serves 6-8
Packed with vegetables, beans and pasta, this soup is a meal in itself. Serve with crusty bread and a green salad.
Nutrition Info
Per Serving: 300 calories (80 from fat), 8g total fat, 2.5g saturated fat, 9g dietary fiber, 14g protein, 45g carbohydrate, 5mg cholesterol, 550mg sodium


Recipe Link: http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/recipes/wc_minestrone.html

List of Ingredients




* 2 TB olive oil
* 4 garlic cloves, minced
* 1 medium onion, peeled and chopped
* 6 cups vegetable stock
* 1 can (28 oz) chopped tomatoes
* 1/2 cup tomato paste
* 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced
* 2 large stalks of celery, sliced
* 1 cup thinly sliced Savoy cabbage
* 1/4 cup chopped parsley
* 1 TB chopped fresh basil
* 1 bay leaf
* 1 can (15 oz) small cannelloni or white beans
* 1 cup chickpeas
* 1 cup fusilli [pasta]
* salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
* 3/4-1 cup grated [vegan] Parmesan cheese

Recipe



In a large stockpot, heat olive oil and sauté garlic and onion until translucent. Add stock, tomatoes, tomato paste, carrots, celery, cabbage, parsley, basil and bay leaf and cook for 30–40 minutes until vegetables are tender. Add beans, chickpeas and pasta and simmer for another 20 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Serve with Parmesan cheese to sprinkle on top.

Note: [] = my vegan modification
DeniseC