Hearty Minestrone
20 min
4 servings
270 calories
Ingredients
1⁄2 cup uncooked small shell pasta
3 cups hot water or broth
1 pkg Hearty Minestrone Seasoning
1 can (28 oz/796 ml) diced tomatoes
1 can (19 oz/540 ml) lentils
1 1⁄2 cups frozen mixed vegetables, your choice
Instructions
In a large sauté pan over high heat, combine pasta and hot water.
Stir in seasoning and diced tomatoes. Cover; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and simmer uncovered for 10 min.
Meanwhile, drain and rinse lentils. Stir into soup with mixed vegetables.
Simmer 3 min. Serve with pesto, if desired.
Nutritional Information
Per serving: Calories 270, Fat 1 g (Saturated 0.1 g, Trans 0 g), Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 440 mg, Carbohydrate 49 g (Fiber 17 g, Sugars 8 g), Protein 17 g.
Tips
Replace lentils with white beans or cooked ground meat.
Perfectly Balance Your Plate
Serve with 1 whole grain roll.