Ten Minute-Stroni

Combine canned tomatoes, navy beans or chickpeas, carrots and mushrooms to create a hearty stew packed with great taste, lot of veggies, and plenty of vitamins and minerals. In only 10 minutes you’ll have a savory stew that’s flavorful, rich and good for you. Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories 100; Total fat 2.5g; Saturated fat 0g; Cholesterol 0mg; Sodium 380mg; Carbohydrate 14g; Fiber 3g; Protein 5g; Vitamin A 80%DV*; Vitamin C 25%DV; Calcium 4%DV; Iron 10%DV *Daily Value Mealtime.org

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 1  tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1  large onion, diced
• 2  garlic cloves, minced
• 1  teaspoon  italian seasoning
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried savory
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground sage
• 1  quart  canned low sodium chicken broth
• 1  cup  100%  vegetable juice (such as V-8)
• 2  teaspoons red wine vinegar
• 1  cup  canned diced tomato (no-salt added)
• 1  cup  canned navy beans or 1  cup chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1 (8 1/4ounce) can  sliced carrots, drained
• 1 (8 1/4ounce) can  cut green beans, drained
• 1 (4 ounce) can  sliced mushrooms, drained
•  parmesan cheese (optional)

Directions

1. Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion and sauté until transparent, about 2 minutes. Add garlic, Italian seasoning, savory and sage, and cook 10 seconds. Add broth, vegetable juice and vinegar, bring to a boil.
2. Add tomatoes, navy beans, carrots, green beans and mushrooms; simmer 4 to 5 minutes.
3. Serve in bowls garnished with freshly grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.