Minestrone Soup with Beans and Pancetta.

Minestrone Soup

Tonia Bloom
Comforting soup filled with vegetables, whole wheat pasta, pancetta, and cannellini beans. This minestrone is rich in fiber, thanks to the beans and whole-wheat pasta.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Lunch, Side Dish
Diet Diabetic, Low Fat, Low Salt
Servings 4
Meal Planning Protein, Slow Carbs

Ingredients
  

  • 2 ounces Whole Wheat Elbow Pasta such as Delallo
  • 2 ounces Diced Pancetta such as Primo Taglio
  • 1 cup Great Value Seasoning Blend
  • ½ cup Carrots chopped
  • 2 cups Baby Spinach
  • 1 (15-ounce) can No Salt Added Cannellini Beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 (14.5-ounce) can No Salt Added Diced Tomatoes undrained
  • 1 (14-ounce) can Low Sodium Chicken Broth

Instructions
 

  • Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt. Drain and set aside.
  • Meanwhile, heat a large Dutch Oven over medium-high heat. Add pancetta and cook (stirring frequently) until browned, about 3 minutes.
    Add seasoning blend and carrots. Cook until vegetables are tender, about 3 minutes.
    Stir in beans, tomatoes, and broth. Bring to a boil. Stir in spinach; reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for 6 minutes.
    Stir in the cooked pasta and serve.
    Minestrone Soup cooking on the stovetop.

Notes

This soup makes a great lunch.  Increase the protein by adding a small protein bar.  
 
Nutrition Facts
Minestrone Soup
Serving Size
 
1.5 cups
Amount per Serving
Calories
290
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
12
g
18
%
Saturated Fat
 
4
g
25
%
Cholesterol
 
15
mg
5
%
Sodium
 
425
mg
18
%
Carbohydrates
 
34
g
13
%
Fiber
 
8
g
33
%
Sugar
 
5
g
6
%
Protein
 
11
g
22
%
Carb Count
 
2
13
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Keyword Bean Dishes, Heart Healthy, High Fiber, Quick Dishes, Soups - First Course
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