Spinach Minestrone Recipe

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"Sprinkle grated Parmesan on bowls of this flavorful soup that's chock-full of spinach, beans and pasta," recommends Gladys De Boer from her home in Castleford, Idaho. "Breadsticks are an easy accompaniment," she adds.

This recipe is:

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Spinach Minestrone Recipe
  • Prep: 20 min. Cook: 20 min.
  • Yield: 8 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) no-salt-added diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 2 medium carrots, sliced
  • 1/2 cup uncooked elbow macaroni
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed

Directions

  • In a large saucepan coated with cooking spray, saute onion and garlic until tender. Add the broth, beans, tomatoes, carrots, macaroni and oregano. Cook until vegetables and macaroni are tender, about 20 minutes.
  • Stir in spinach; bring to a boil. Remove from the heat; let stand for 5-10 minutes. Yield: 8 servings (2 quarts).

Nutritional Analysis: One 1-cup serving equals 143 calories, 0 fat (1 g saturated fat), 2 mg cholesterol, 109 mg sodium, 26 g carbohydrate, 0 fiber, 8 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1 vegetable.

Originally published as Spinach Minestrone in Quick Cooking November/December 1999, p45

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Reviewed on Jan. 31, 2012 by ninnypooh

absolutely delicious!! I wouldn't change a thing.


Reviewed on Jun. 28, 2010 by MrsKase

I'm sorry I meant Shallots, not scallions!


Reviewed on Jun. 28, 2010 by MrsKase

My husband loved it! Very healthy for us all too!

I used 3 scallions instead of one onion, and I also put in 1 cup of elbow noodles, instead of 1/2cup. I also used a tsp. oregano and added some salt and pepper and I used fresh spinach, not frozen. We sprinkled shredded Romano Cheese on top and served w/ Ritz Crackers. Very Good Dinner!

 
 
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