Minestrone

MinestroneJohn Kernick
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Serves 4| Hands-On Time: 05m | Total Time: 15m

Ingredients

Directions

  1. In a large pot, over medium heat, bring the tomatoes and their liquid to a simmer. Cook for 2 minutes.
  2. Add the broth, cannellini, and kidney beans (if using) and bring to a simmer. Add the green beans and cook until tender, about 3 minutes.
  3. Add ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon pepper, and spinach and stir until wilted.
  4. Ladle the soup into bowls and sprinkle with the Parmesan. Serve with the bread.
By Kate Merker,  October 2006

Nutritional Information

  • Per Serving
  • Calories 310Calories From Fat 20%
  • Fat  7g
  • Sat Fat  4g
  • Cholesterol  6mg
  • Sodium  590mg
  • Carbohydrate  43g
  • Fiber  11g
  • Sugar  8g
  • Protein  25g
What does this mean? See Nutrition 101.

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The soup can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.

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