Hearty Minestrone Soup (South Beach Diet Phase 2)

Submitted by Lizzie Rodriquez

"From newest book. Haven't tried."

 

• 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

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