30-Minute Minestrone

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30-Minute Minestrone
Tue, 02-12-2008 - 8:26am



30-Minute Minestrone




Submitted by: Taste of Home's Fast Family Favorites

Yields: 5 servings

"This simple, chunky soup is low in calories. The broth's seasoned nicely, while the spinach adds a refreshing difference."

INGREDIENTS:





2 medium carrots, chopped

1 cup chopped cabbage

1 celery rib, thinly sliced

1 small onion, chopped

1 garlic clove, minced

2 teaspoons vegetable oil

3 cups water


1 (14.5 ounce) can Italian

stewed or diced tomatoes,

undrained

3 cubes beef bouillon

1 cup torn fresh spinach

2/3 cup cooked whole wheat elbow

macaroni

1/4 teaspoon pepper

DIRECTIONS:




1.
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.

2.
Stir in spinach, macaroni and pepper; heat through.

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