30-Minute Minestrone Recipe
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30-Minute Minestrone

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"This simple, chunky soup is low in calories. The broth's seasoned nicely, while the spinach adds a refreshing difference."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.3 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (80)

 

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Ingredients

  • 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

Directions

  1. 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.
  2. Stir in spinach, macaroni and pepper; heat through.

Footnotes

  • 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.
  • © 2002 Reiman Media Group, Inc.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 12, 2008 by mermaid   view full review
Good recipe, however way too salty with all the bouillon. Just add some cooked beef (any form:...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 12, 2008 by DUCHESS129   view full review
Delicious, quick soup. To reduce the sodium I used 4 cups of low sodium beef broth. I also...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 29, 2007 by MaestraMama   view full review
My family really enjoyed this meal. We sprinkled some low-fat mozzarella on top and enjoyed it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 5, 2007 by moonxfive Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Not bad, but like other reviewers I added alot more veggies than what the recipe called for...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 8, 2007 by Adriane   view full review
This was an easy recipe for some hot soup. I actually made it a more hearty soup by adding...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 22, 2008 by Seattle Cook   view full review
My husband and I really enjoyed this recipe. I did make a couple changes. I added another can...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 3, 2007 by ROSES7184   view full review
Delicious! I added some Italian Squash and some fresh tomatoes as well :). The soup was just...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 1, 2010 by Lindsay   view full review
This was really easy and a big hit! I recommend adding vegetable seasoning as well.
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 29, 2007 by hollyann   view full review
I was a little leary of eating this once I smelled it cooking. I'm not a big...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 24, 2008 by CCHADD   view full review
Great soup, very fast, easy and tasty. I didn't have any cabbage, so I just added a bit more...

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