I love soup.
It’s just such a comforting meal that fills you up without making you stuffed yourself to the point where you need to loosen up your belt.
And this soup may force you to tighten up your belt the next day!
It’s super healthy and extremely delicious! My dad had 3 bowls.
And not because he was still hungry but because he couldnt stop eating it!
It’s pretty much still guilt free though! It racks in below 300 calories per serving and is loaded with veggies and straight-up deliciousness!
Minestrone Soup
Serves 6
1/2 cup chopped carrot
1 small onion, chopped
1/4 cup minced celery
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 cups low-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
salt and pepper to taste
1 can (15.5 oz) great northern beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup whole-wheat elbow macaroni pasta
2 cups baby spinach
1. In a stockpot over medium heat, cook the carrots, onion, celery, and garlic in the oil until soft
2. Add broth, crushed tomatoes, and seasonings. Stir, reduce heat, and let simmer for 2 hours. In the last 30 minutes add in the beans and when you are close to eating, add in the elbow pasta and let cook for about 7 minutes. Then finish by stirring in spinach until just wilted and serve.
