30-MINUTE MINESTRONE

30-Minute Minestrone image

"This simple, chunky soup is low in calories," Betty Claycomb of Alverton, Pennsylvania jots. "The beef broth's seasoned nicely, while the spinach adds a refreshing difference."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 35m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2 medium carrots, chopped
1 cup chopped cabbage
1 celery rib, thinly sliced
1 small onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
2 teaspoons canola oil
3 cups water
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) Italian stewed or diced tomatoes, undrained
3 beef bouillon cubes
1 cup torn fresh spinach
2/3 cup cooked elbow macaroni
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

In a 3-qt. saucepan, saute carrots, cabbage, celery, onion and garlic in oil for 5 minutes. Add water, tomatoes and bouillon; bring to a boil. Reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, for 20-25 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Stir in spinach, macaroni and pepper; heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 88 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 178mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges