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Italian Bean Soup

Italian Bean Soup

81 Ratings
81 Ratings
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Italian Bean Soup in a bowl
Makes: 18 servings
Total Cost: $$$$

Three beans combine with savory vegetables in a rich, tomato-based broth for this Italian Bean Soup. Served with a whole wheat roll, this recipe makes a satisfying and wholesome lunch or dinner.

Ingredients

  • 1 can (15.5 ounces) great northern beans, low-sodium
  • 1 can (15.5 ounces) red kidney beans, low-sodium
  • 2 cans (15.5 ounces) pinto beans, low-sodium
  • 46 us fluid ounces tomato juice, low-sodium (or V-8 brand juice)
  • 1 can (14.5 ounces) Italian style or stewed tomatoes, low-sodium
  • 1 can (14.5 ounces) vegetable broth, low-sodium
  • 1 can (15 ounces) green beans, low-sodium (drained)
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
  • 1 medium onion (chopped)
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 garlic cloves

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. In a large pot, combine all ingredients.
  3. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes.
  4. Serve with Italian or French bread or whole-wheat rolls.

Notes

Freeze leftovers in plastic sealed containers with 1/2-inch air space under the lid.

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Source:

Choices: Steps Toward Health
University of Massachusetts
Extension Nutrition Education Program

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1 cup
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 117
Total Fat 1 g
Saturated Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 209 mg
Carbohydrates 23 g
Dietary Fiber 6 g
Total Sugars 6 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 7 g
Vitamin D N/A
Calcium 76 mg
Iron 2 mg
Potassium 19 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 117
Total Fat 1 g
Saturated Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Carbohydrates 23 g
Dietary Fiber 6 g
Total Sugars 6 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 7 g
Minerals
Calcium 76 mg
Potassium 19 mg
Sodium 209 mg
Iron 2 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin C 18 mg

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Please note: nutrient values are subject to change as data is updated

MyPlate Food Groups

Vegetables 1 1/4 cups
Protein Foods 2 ounces

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Easy to prepare; Good to eat any time!
07/18/16
I brought this soup to book group, everybody loved it. Some called me later and asked for the receipe and I referred them to your website!
12/12/08
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