Minestrone

Yield: Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

• 1  28-ounce can diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1  32-ounce container vegetable or low-sodium chicken broth
• 1  15-ounce can cannellini (or other white) beans
• 1  15-ounce can kidney beans (optional)
• 1  9- or 16-ounce package frozen green beans
• 1/2  teaspoon  kosher salt
• 1/4  teaspoon  black pepper
• 1  5-ounce bag fresh spinach or one 10-ounce box frozen spinach, thawed
• 1/2  cup  (2 ounces) grated Parmesan
• Crusty bread

Preparation

In a large pot, over medium heat, bring the tomatoes and their liquid to a simmer. Cook for 2 minutes. Add the broth, white beans, and kidney beans (if using) and bring to a simmer. Add the green beans and cook until tender, about 3 minutes. Add the salt, pepper, and spinach and stir until wilted. Ladle into bowls and sprinkle with the Parmesan. Serve with the bread.

Nutritional Information

Calories:

310 (20% from fat)

Fat:

7g (sat 4g)

Protein:

25g

Carbohydrate:

43g

Fiber:

11g

Cholesterol:

6mg

Sodium:

590mg