Hearty Minestrone

20 min

4 servings

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.

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.