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Minestrone Soup

Minestrone Soup in a bowl
Makes: 6 servings

Prepare delicious soup in a snap! Canned beans and frozen veggies make this dish perfect for busy weeknights. 

Ingredients

  • 1 package (10 ounces) frozen vegetables, any type
  • 2 cans (14.5 ounces each) low-sodium stewed tomatoes
  • 2 cans (14.5 ounces each) low-sodium broth, any flavor
  • 1 can (15.5 ounces) low-sodium beans, any type
  • 1 cup dry pasta, any type

Directions

This recipe is developed for a child to help an adult in the kitchen. Directions are written to different audiences.

  1. Adult and child: Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Child: In a large pot, combine frozen vegetables, tomatoes, broth and beans.
  3. Adult: Bring the soup to a boil and add the pasta. Then reduce to low heat. Let simmer for 6 to 8 minutes or until the pasta and vegetables are tender.

Notes

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Source:

Food Wise Learn at Home Print Materials
Rutgers Cooperative Extension

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1 cup, 1/6 of recipe
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 190
Total Fat 1 g
Saturated Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 203 mg
Carbohydrates 37 g
Dietary Fiber 11 g
Total Sugars 6 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 9 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 91 mg
Iron 3 mg
Potassium 615 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 190
Total Fat 1 g
Saturated Fat 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g
Linoleic Acid 0 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.1 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 g
Omega 3 - DHA 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Carbohydrates 37 g
Dietary Fiber 11 g
Total Sugars 6 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 9 g
Minerals
Calcium 91 mg
Potassium 615 mg
Sodium 203 mg
Copper 0 mg
Iron 3 mg
Magnesium 58 mg
Phosphorus 152 mg
Selenium 13 mg
Zinc 1 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 131 mcg
Vitamin B6 0.3 mg
Vitamin B12 0.0 mcg
Vitamin C 21 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 1 mg
Vitamin K 17 mcg
Folate 116 mcg
Thiamin 1.1 mg
Riboflavin 0.3 mg
Niacin 3 mg
Choline 41 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Grains 1/2 ounces
Vegetables 1 1/4 cups