TUSCAN MINESTRONE

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Here's a simple and tasty minestrone from the American Heart Association Cookbook. You can substitute macaroni or other pasta for the orzo if you choose. We like to add some spicy Mrs. Dash at the end for a little more kick.

Provided by lazyme

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 2h15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 (14 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 tablespoon olive oil, extra virgin
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, crushed
1 onion, chopped
2 1/2 quarts water
1 leek, sliced
3 carrots, sliced
3 stalks celery, sliced
2 potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 cup green beans, sliced
1 1/2 cups tomato sauce
1 tablespoon mixed Italian herbs
2 zucchini, chopped
1 1/2 cups cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
14 1/2 ounces stewed tomatoes
1/2 cup orzo pasta
2 cups spinach, chopped

Steps:

  • Place oil in 6 quart saucepan.
  • Add beans, garlic, bay leaf, red pepper flakes, onion.
  • Saute 5 minutes.
  • Add water.
  • Bring to boil.
  • Simmer 1 hour.
  • Add leek, carrots, celery, potatoes, green beans, tomato sauce, herb blend, and pepper.
  • Cook 30 minutes.
  • Add zucchini, beans, tomatoes.
  • Cook 15 minutes.
  • Add orzo and spinach.
  • Cook 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 484.7, Fat 6.1, SaturatedFat 1, Sodium 1412.7, Carbohydrate 91.6, Fiber 20.6, Sugar 20.9, Protein 20.8

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