LIGHTENED-UP PASTA FAGIOLI SOUP

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After trying pasta fagioli at a popular restaurant, I was determined to make it at home, only healthier. It turns out mine was a big hit! Loaded with veggies, it is such a simple way to boost nutrition and fiber at mealtime. -Cindie Kitchin, Grants Pass, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings (2-1/4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 17

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Ingredients

1 pound lean ground turkey
1 large onion, chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
2 medium carrots, sliced
1 garlic clove, minced
3 cups water
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
2 cans (8 ounces each) no-salt-added tomato sauce
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) no-salt-added diced tomatoes, undrained
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
2 teaspoons reduced-sodium beef bouillon granules
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cups shredded cabbage
1 cup fresh or frozen cut green beans (1-inch pieces)
1/2 cup uncooked elbow macaroni

Steps:

In a Dutch oven coated with cooking spray, cook the turkey, onion, celery and carrots over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add the water, beans, tomato sauce, tomatoes, parsley, bouillon, oregano, basil and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes. , Add the cabbage, green beans and macaroni; cover and simmer 8-10 minutes longer or until the vegetables and macaroni are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 276 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 60mg cholesterol, Sodium 379mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 21g protein. Diabetic Exchanges