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Meaty Spaghetti Soup




Source of Recipe


Healthy Exchanges


Recipe Introduction


From Humble Hamburger to Majestic Meals, p. 8**


List of Ingredients




8 ounces extra-lean ground sirloin beef or turkey breast
¼ cup chopped onion
¾ cup chopped celery
1 (14-ounce) can Swanson Lower Sodium Fat Free Beef Broth
1 cup water
1 (14.5-ounce) can Hunt's Tomatoes Diced in Sauce
1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
¼ teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon JO's Italian Seasoning or any Italian seasoning
1 cup frozen cut green beans
2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1 1/3 cups broken uncooked spaghetti
¼ cup Kraft Reduced Fat Parmesan Style Grated Topping

Recipe



In a large saucepan sprayed with olive oil-flavored cooking spray, brown meat, onion, and celery. Add beef broth, water, tomatoes, parsley flakes, black pepper, and JO's Italian Seasoning. Bring mixture to a boil. Stir in green beans, mushrooms, and uncooked spaghetti. Lower heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until green beans and spaghetti are tender. When serving, top each bowl with 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese.

Serves 4 (1½ cups) – Each serving equals:
198 Calories, 2 gm Fat, 15 gm Protein, 30 gm Carbohydrate, 474 mg Sodium, 46 mg Calcium, 5 gm Fiber
Diabetic Exchanges: 2 Vegetable, 2 Meat, 1 Starch
Carb Choices: 1½

**Freezes well