Blue Zones Minestrone
6 servings
servings10 minutes
active time35 minutes
total timeIngredients
4 cloves garlic (minced)
1 yellow onion (medium, chopped)
2 carrots (diced)
2 stalks celery (diced)
2 yellow potatoes (diced)
2 tsp dried oregano
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
5 cups vegetable broth
28 oz canned diced tomatoes
15 oz canned chickpeas (or beans of choice, drained and rinsed)
1½ cup whole wheat pasta shells
1 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
Directions
In a large pot, combine the garlic and onion with 1 to 2 tablespoons of water, and saute until softened, approximately 3 minutes.
Add the carrot, celery, potato, dried oregano, salt and pepper. Saute until the potato and carrot have softened, approximately 6 minutes.
Add the vegetable broth, diced tomatoes, chickpeas and pasta. Bring to a boil, then simmer uncovered for 12 to 15 minutes, until the pasta is cooked. Garnish with fresh parsley as desired.
Nutrition
Serving Size
-
Calories
262.4 kcal
Total Fat
2.2 g
Saturated Fat
0.3 g
Unsaturated Fat
1.3 g
Trans Fat
-
Cholesterol
-
Sodium
1401.2 mg
Total Carbohydrate
54.4 g
Dietary Fiber
7.8 g
Total Sugars
7.4 g
Protein
10.6 g
6 servings
servings10 minutes
active time35 minutes
total time