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Lightened-Up Pasta Fagioli Soup

Name: Lightened-Up Pasta Fagioli Soup
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 6 servings (2-1/4 quarts).
Cuisine: Europe, Italian
Ingredients: 1 pound lean ground turkey; 1 large onion, chopped; 2 celery ribs, chopped; 2 medium carrots, sliced; 1 garlic clove, minced; 3 cups water; 1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained; 2 cans (8 ounces each) no-salt-added tomato sauce; 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) no-salt-added diced tomatoes, undrained; 1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes; 2 teaspoons reduced-sodium beef bouillon granules; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon dried basil; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 2 cups shredded cabbage; 1 cup fresh or frozen cut green beans (1-inch pieces); 1/2 cup uncooked elbow macaroni

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Total Time

Prep: 20 min. Cook: 40 min.

Makes

6 servings (2-1/4 quarts)

Updated: Mar. 15, 2023

After trying pasta fagioli at a popular restaurant, I was determined to make it at home, only healthier. It turns out mine was a big hit! Loaded with veggies, it is such a simple way to boost nutrition and fiber at mealtime. —Cindie Kitchin, Grants Pass, Oregon

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Ingredients

1 pound lean ground turkey
1 large onion, chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
2 medium carrots, sliced
1 garlic clove, minced
3 cups water
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
2 cans (8 ounces each) no-salt-added tomato sauce
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) no-salt-added diced tomatoes, undrained
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
2 teaspoons reduced-sodium beef bouillon granules
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cups shredded cabbage
1 cup fresh or frozen cut green beans (1-inch pieces)
1/2 cup uncooked elbow macaroni

Directions

In a Dutch oven coated with cooking spray, cook the turkey, onion, celery and carrots over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add the water, beans, tomato sauce, tomatoes, parsley, bouillon, oregano, basil and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
Add the cabbage, green beans and macaroni; cover and simmer 8-10 minutes longer or until the vegetables and macaroni are tender.

Nutrition Facts

1-1/2 cups: 276 calories, 7g fat (2g saturated fat), 60mg cholesterol, 379mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 8g fiber), 21g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 2 lean meat.

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