MACARONI VEGETABLE SOUP

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In Hebron, Indiana, Edna Hoffman created this colorful veggie soup with a hint of cayenne. A nice change of pace from heavy cream soups, this hearty yet healthy combination can be served as a side dish or light meal.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings (2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 medium zucchini, julienned
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1 medium carrot, halved and thinly sliced
1 tablespoon butter
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) chicken broth
1 cup tomato or vegetable juice
1/2 cup uncooked elbow macaroni
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 can (15 ounces) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup frozen corn

Steps:

In a large saucepan, saute the zucchini, onion and carrot in butter until tender. Add broth and tomato juice. Bring to a boil; stir in macaroni and cayenne. Cook for 10 minutes or until macaroni is tender. Stir in beans and corn; heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 96 calories, Fat 1g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 325mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges