Chicken Minestrone Soup

Name: Chicken Minestrone Soup
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 cup sliced carrots; 1/2 cup chopped celery; 1/2 cup chopped onion; 5 1/4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth; 2 (15 oz) cans cannellini beans (white kidney beans), rinsed and drained; 8 ounces skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut into bite-size pieces; 1 cup fresh green beans cut into 1/2-inch pieces (4 ounces); 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1 cup dried multigrain bow tie pasta; 1 medium zucchini, quartered lengthwise and cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices; 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes with basil and garlic undrained

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Prep 25 min
Total 45 min
Ingredients 12
Servings 8

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75% less sat fat • 50% less cholesterol than the original recipe. Minestrone, an Italian vegetable soup, is a nutritious option for lunch or dinner. Use low-sodium chicken broth and boneless, skinless chicken breast to keep the sodium and calories in check.

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Updated Sep 20, 2016

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup sliced carrots
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped onion
5 1/4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 (15 oz) cans cannellini beans (white kidney beans), rinsed and drained
8 ounces skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut into bite-size pieces
1 cup fresh green beans cut into 1/2-inch pieces (4 ounces)
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup dried multigrain bow tie pasta
1 medium zucchini, quartered lengthwise and cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices
1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes with basil and garlic undrained

Directions

1

In a 5- to 6-quart Dutch oven heat oil over medium heat. Add carrots, celery, and onion; cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Add chicken broth, cannellini beans, chicken, green beans, and pepper. Bring to boiling; add uncooked pasta. Reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes.
2

Stir in zucchini. Return to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, for 8 to 10 minutes more or until pasta is tender and green beans are crisp-tender. Stir in undrained tomatoes; heat through.

Nutrition Information

210 Calories, 2 1/2g Total Fat, 19g Protein, 33g Total Carbohydrate, 6g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 1/3 Cups

Calories: 210

Calories from Fat: 25

Total Fat: 2 1/2g; 0%

Saturated Fat: 1/2g; 0%

Trans Fat: 0g

Cholesterol: 15mg; 0%

Sodium: 850mg; 0%

Total Carbohydrate: 33g; 0%

Dietary Fiber: 7g; 0%

Sugars: 6g

Protein: 19g

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 60%; 60%

Vitamin C: 20%; 20%

Calcium: 8%; 8%

Iron: 15%; 15%

Exchanges:

2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 1 1/2 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 0 Fat;

Carbohydrate Choice

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

More About This Recipe

75% less sat fat • 50% less cholesterol than the original recipe. Minestrone, an Italian vegetable soup, is a nutritious option for lunch or dinner. Use low-sodium chicken broth and boneless, skinless chicken breast to keep the sodium and calories in check.