Minestrone Soup- Zero Points...no Pasta....no Beans

Submitted by Oregon Cook

"Sure, this isn't your typical minestrone soup recipe. However, it does taste the same and it's healthier."

 

• Ready In: 1hr
• Ingredients: 10
• Yields: 6 cups
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 28 ounces tomatoes (2 cans of petite cut)
• 14 ounces chicken broth (1 can)
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 tablespoons garlic (minced)
• 1⁄2 medium onion
• 1⁄2 cup carrot (diced)
• 1 cup zucchini (diced)
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1⁄4 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt

directions

1. 1. Pour one can of petite-cut tomatoes into soup pan with minced garlic and puree this mixuture until it's difficult to see the garlic pieces.
2. 2. Mix in tomato paste.
3. 3. Using a medium ribbon microplane grater or cheese grater, grate onion into soup pan.
4. 3. Add remaining ingredients, bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer for 45 minutes. Enjoy!

Reviews

[Pam-I-Am]

A delicious and satisfying soup to have for lunch, dinner or inbetween. I had mine with a small sandwich for lunch and the next day, I measured some beans and small pasta noodles to add to have as a meal for dinner. A sprinkle of parmesean cheese on top makes this soup amazing!!!

 

[Brenda.]

This recipe will be going in my freezer soup rotation. It is so easy and was delicious served with shredded parmesan on top. I used an emmersion blender to puree up the tomato and garlic mixture in step 1. Thanks for sharing. *Made for PAC Spring 2010*

 

[JJ7110]

Tasty soup but a bit too tomato-y and thick for my personal taste but I'd make again.

 

[Gingerroot]

Can't wait to make this minestrone soup, without beans, I HATE BEANS, even though they are good for you. They don't agree with me. I know I will be freezing small portions to enjoy at work for lunch. Thanks for the recipe. Hugs and Smiles, Ginger-root

 

[Lalaloula]

WOW, this soup is fantastic!!!! It has an intense garlic, tomato, veggie, herb flavour, that is really, really nice. I didnt think that such simple ingredients could be combined into such a delicious soup, but now I know that its well possible! :) THANK YOU SO MUCH for sharing this fantastic recipe with us, Oregon Cook! Ill definitely make it again! Made and reviewed for one of my babies during Spring PAC 2010.