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INGREDIENTS

1 c diced onions
1 c diced carrots
1 c diced celery
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp dried basil
¼ tsp ground black pepper
2 c diced zucchini
½ c diced fresh tomatoes
3 tbsp red cooking wine
2 c low sodium tomato juice
½ c canned garbanzo beans, rinsed
3 c low sodium vegetable broth
½ c whole wheat macaroni, uncooked
1 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
¼ c chopped fresh parsley
  Cooking Spray
1 muffin or 1/8 of casserole Cornbread
RECIPE

  • Lightly spray a 5 quart cooking pot with cooking spray. Sauté onions, carrots, celery and garlic for about 5 minutes or until vegetables become soft.
  • Add oregano, basil and pepper, cover and cook for an additional 3 minutes over medium heat – if pot starts to dry out, add ¼ cup water for moisture.
  • Uncover pot and add zucchini, tomatoes, red wine, tomato juice, garbanzo beans and broth, bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook for 10 minutes.
  • Add the whole wheat macaroni and continue to simmer for an additional 10-15 minutes or when pasta is tender.
  • Place ¾ cup soup in bowl and top with 1 tbsp parsley and ½ tsp parmesan cheese.
 

SERVING SUGGESTION

SERVING SIZE:
 3/4 cup

NUMBER OF SERVINGS:
 10

NUTRITION FACTS
 
Calories  70

Total Fat  0 g  
Saturated Fat g  

Sodium  294 mg

Total Carbohydrates  13 g

Fiber  3 g

Protein g
 

This information is for educational purposes only. It does not replace the advice of your physician. If you have any medical concerns or issues, contact your physician.