Harvest Minestrone Soup

This is a hearty, filling soup featuring ingredients from many colors of the rainbow, something we should all use as a guideline to obtain the recommended daily servings of fruit and vegetables. 

Ingredients

• 1 quart water

• ¼ medium onion, chopped

• ¼ stalk celery, sliced

• ¼ cup carrot, sliced

• ¼ cup broccoli, florets

• ¾ cup tomatoes, canned

• ½ cup great northern beans, cooked

• ¼ cup spinach, frozen

• ½ pound macaroni

• 2 tablespoons vegetable base

• ¼ teaspoon pepper

• ¼ teaspoon sage

• 1 tablespoon garlic, diced 

Directions

1. Add vegetables to waterand bring to a boil.

2. Simmer for 1 hour.

3. Add spinach and the noodles.

4. Add base and seasoning to soup.

5. Taste for seasoning adjustment.

Nutrition Information

• Servings: 8

• Calories: 159

This information has been approved by Clinical Nutrition Services (February 2012). For specific diet information tailored to your needs, we recommend you consult with one of our registered dietitians.