Hearty Two Bean Minestrone Soup
The perfect soup to add a fresh salad and whole grain bread sticks to! So zesty and delicious, a family favorite, enjoy.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic finely chopped
- 4 tbsp unsalted tomato sauce
- 1/4 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup uncooked, whole wheat, small shell shaped pasta
- 2 (14.5 ounce) cans chicken broth reduced fat and reduced sodium
- 1 (15.5 ounce) can red kidney beans reduced sodium, drained and rinsed
- 1 (15.5 ounce) can garbanzo beans reduced sodium, drained and rinsed
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can Italian style stewed tomatoes unsalted, undrained
- 2 cups chopped kale
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese for garnish
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Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, heat oil over medium high heat until hot.
- Cook and stir onion and garlic 3 to 5 minutes or until onion is translucent.
- Add broth, beans, tomatoes, kale, or swiss chard (if desired), pasta and seasonings; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat; cover and simmer 10 to 12 minutes or until pasta is tender.
- Serve with Parmesan cheese.
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Strawberry Soup
Strawberry season is almost here! And if you’re like me…you just can’t wait!! This recipe is great for tart strawberries or overripe strawberries.
Ingredients
- 1 lb fresh strawberries
- 1 1/4 cup low fat vanilla yogurt
- 3 tbsp confectioners' sugar
- 2 tbsp orange juice concentrate
- 1/8 tsp almond extract
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- Wash strawberries and remove stem top. In a blender, add all ingredients; cover and process until smooth. Garnish as desired.
Recipe Notes
Calories 190, Calories from Fat 10, Total Fat 1g 2%, Saturated Fat 0.5g 3%, Trans Fat 0g, Cholesterol 5mg 2%, sodium 45mg 2%, Total Carbohydrate 43g 14%, Dietary Fiber 2g 8%, Sugars 35g, Protein 5g, Vitamin A 8%, Vitamin C 20%, Calcium 10%, Iron 0%
Slow Cooker Taco Soup
Its getting a little cooler and now, it’s time for soup! Try this easy slow cooker soup for dinner. Just add your ingredients, set the clock and go! 
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lb extra lean ground beef
- 1 large yellow onion chopped
- 2 (15 ounce) cans Ranch style beans
- 1 (15 ounce) can low sodium kidney beans
- 1 (15 ounce) can low sodium kernel corn
- 2 (15 ounce) cans low sodium stewed tomatoes
- 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1/2 ounce low sodium taco seasoning about 1/2 of one packet
- 1/2 ounce dry ranch style dressing mix about 1/2 of one packet
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- Cook ground beef with chopped onion; drain grease.
- Add to large crock pot.
- Clean tops of all canned goods before opening
- Then add other ingredients (including liquid from vegetables) to the meat mixture in the crock pot.
- Stir well. Simmer in crock pot on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 4 hours.
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