Hearty Minestrone Soup (South Beach Diet Phase 2)

Name: Hearty Minestrone Soup (South Beach Diet Phase 2)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 1 small onion, chopped; 1 carrot, diced; 2 stalks celery, diced; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 teaspoon crumbled dried Italian herb seasoning; fresh ground pepper; 3 1/2 cups low sodium chicken broth; 4 cups spinach leaves, chopped; 1 cup thawed frozen mixed vegetables (such as cauliflower, green beans, zucchini and or or brocolli); 1/2 cup whole wheat ditalini (small shell pasta); salt; pepper; 4 tablespoons fresh parmesan cheese, grated

Submitted by Lizzie_Rodriquez

"From newest book. Haven't tried."

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Ready In:: 35mins
Ingredients:: 14
Serves:: 4

ingredients

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
1 carrot, diced
2 stalks celery, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon crumbled dried Italian herb seasoning
fresh ground pepper
3 ¹⁄₂ cups low sodium chicken broth
4 cups spinach leaves, chopped
1 cup thawed frozen mixed vegetables (such as cauliflower, green beans, zucchini and or or brocolli)
¹⁄₂ cup whole wheat ditalini (small shell pasta)
salt
pepper
4 tablespoons fresh parmesan cheese, grated

directions

In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion, carrot, celery, garlic, Italian seasonings, and a generous pinch of fresh ground pepper.
Cook, stirring occasionally until softened, about 7 minutes.
Add broth spinach and vegetable mix. Bring to a simmer, add Ditalini and cook until veggies are tender and pasta is al dente.
Season with salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle each serving with Parmasan cheese and serve hot.