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30-Minute Minestrone
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sydny
"This simple, chunky soup is low in calories. The broth's seasoned nicely, while the spinach adds a refreshing difference."
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2 medium carrots, chopped
1 cup chopped cabbage
1 celery rib, thinly sliced
1 small onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
3 cups water
1 (14.5 ounce) can Italian stewed or diced tomatoes, undrained
3 cubes beef bouillon
1 cup torn fresh spinach
2/3 cup cooked elbow macaroni
1/4 teaspoon pepper
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In a 3-qt. saucepan, saute carrots, cabbage, celery, onion and garlic in oil for 5 minutes. Add water, tomatoes and bouillon; bring to a boil. Reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, for 20-25 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
Stir in spinach, macaroni and pepper; heat through.
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Nutritional Analysis: One 1-cup serving (prepared with low-sodium bouillon) equals 88 calories, 178 mg sodium, 0 cholesterol, 14 gm carbohydrate, 3 gm protein, 2 gm fat. Diabetic Exchange: 1 starch.
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Reviewed on Feb. 12, 2008 by
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Feb. 12, 2008
Good recipe, however way too salty with all the bouillon. Just add some cooked beef (any form: roast, steak, low fat hamburger) to get that beefy taste, and omit the bouillon. If you save this for overnight, keep in mind the pasta will increase in size by soaking up some of that liquid. It's easy for this to become a casserole instead of soup if you add too much pasta.
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Good recipe, however way too salty with all the bouillon. Just add some cooked beef (any form:...
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Reviewed on Sep. 29, 2007 by MaestraMama
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MaestraMama
Sep. 29, 2007
My family really enjoyed this meal. We sprinkled some low-fat mozzarella on top and enjoyed it with some warm bread on the side. YUM!
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My family really enjoyed this meal. We sprinkled some low-fat mozzarella on top and enjoyed it...
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Reviewed on Dec. 5, 2007 by
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moonxfive
Dec. 5, 2007
Not bad, but like other reviewers I added alot more veggies than what the recipe called for including squash & cannelli beans. Also, the more ingredients meant adding more broth and tomatoes and instead of elbows, I made small shells, topping off with some locatali cheese.
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Not bad, but like other reviewers I added alot more veggies than what the recipe called for...
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Reviewed on Nov. 3, 2007 by
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ROSES7184
Nov. 3, 2007
Delicious! I added some Italian Squash and some fresh tomatoes as well :). The soup was just perfect!
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9 users found this review helpful
Delicious! I added some Italian Squash and some fresh tomatoes as well :). The soup was just...
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Reviewed on Feb. 12, 2008 by
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DUCHESS129
Feb. 12, 2008
Delicious, quick soup. To reduce the sodium I used 4 cups of low sodium beef broth. I also added some sliced zucchini and shell macaroni instead of elbow since that's what I had on hand. The next day I added some left over shredded rotisserie chicken. Even better!
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7 users found this review helpful
Delicious, quick soup. To reduce the sodium I used 4 cups of low sodium beef broth. I also...
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Reviewed on Nov. 29, 2007 by
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hollyann
Nov. 29, 2007
I was a little leary of eating this once I smelled it cooking. I'm not a big cooked-celery-person and that's all I could smell. But it was VERY GOOD! I think I will reduce the celery to 1/2 next time. I doubled the batch so I could freeze some for another meal, hopefully the spinach and pasta will reheat ok. I think I might add a little Italian sausage too for a little more yum. This is such a healthy soup, I can afford to add a few more calories.
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I was a little leary of eating this once I smelled it cooking. I'm not a big...
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Reviewed on Oct. 22, 2007 by Karen
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Karen
Oct. 22, 2007
My family and I loved this soup. I wouldn't change a thing! Excellent!
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4 users found this review helpful
My family and I loved this soup. I wouldn't change a thing! Excellent!
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Reviewed on Feb. 24, 2008 by
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CCHADD
Feb. 24, 2008
Great soup, very fast, easy and tasty. I didn't have any cabbage, so I just added a bit more spinach, and I used white beans instead of pasta, but otherwise didn't make any changes. Will definitely make this again and again. Thanks!
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Great soup, very fast, easy and tasty. I didn't have any cabbage, so I just added a bit more...
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Reviewed on Nov. 8, 2007 by
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Adriane
Nov. 8, 2007
This was an easy recipe for some hot soup. I actually made it a more hearty soup by adding extra macaroni, 4 crumbled beef patties (which I had on hand), and one can of Irish potatoes, cut into slices. It was delicious. With the addition of extra noodles and such, however, I also added about 3 cups more water and some extra boullion. Mmm mmm good.
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3 users found this review helpful
This was an easy recipe for some hot soup. I actually made it a more hearty soup by adding...
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Reviewed on Jul. 22, 2008 by Seattle Cook
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Seattle Cook
Jul. 22, 2008
My husband and I really enjoyed this recipe. I did make a couple changes. I added another can of italian stewed tomatoes and a can of garbanzo beans.This was really tasty with a crusty garlic bread.
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My husband and I really enjoyed this recipe. I did make a couple changes. I added another can...
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