Hearty Minestrone
Ingredients
- 1⁄2 cup uncooked small shell pasta
- 3 cups hot water or broth
- 1 pkg Hearty Minestrone Seasoning
- 1 can (28 oz/796 ml) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (19 oz/540 ml) lentils
- 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables, your choice
Preparation
- In a large sauté pan over high heat, combine pasta and hot water.
- Stir in seasoning and diced tomatoes. Cover; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and simmer uncovered for 10 min.
- Meanwhile, drain and rinse lentils. Stir into soup with mixed vegetables.
- Simmer 3 min. Serve with pesto, if desired.
Nutritional Information
Per serving: Calories 260, Fat 0 g (Saturated 0 g, 0 0 g), Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 11 mg, Carbohydrate 19 g (Fiber 16 g, Sugars 11 g), Protein 15 g.
Tips
Replace lentils with white beans or cooked ground meat.
Perfectly Balance Your Plate
Serve with 1 whole grain roll and 1 cup leafy greens with a squeeze of lemon juice.