Branch out from the usual chicken noodle standby! This simple, low-calorie recipe gives you tons of healthy nutrients with a mouthwatering kick.
TUSCAN BEAN SOUP
Makes 6 servings, 1 cup per serving
Prep: 5 min Cook: 35 min
Ingredients:
- 1 tsp olive oil (extra virgin preferred)
- ½ small red onion (chopped)
- 1 medium celery (chopped)
- 1 medium garlic clove (minced)
- 2 cups fat-free, low-sodium chicken broth
- 15.5 oz canned, no-salt-added Great Northern beans (rinsed, drained)
- 14.5 oz canned, no-salt-added, diced tomatoes (undrained)
- 1 tsp dried oregano (crumbled)
- ½ tsp dried thyme (crumbled)
- ¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 cups spinach
- ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions:
- In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, heat the oil over medium heat. Swirl to coat the bottom. Cook the onion, celery, and garlic for 4 to 5 minutes, or until the onion and celery are soft.
- Stir in the broth, beans, tomatoes with liquid, oregano, thyme, and red pepper flakes. Turn up the heat to medium high and bring to a simmer. Stir occasionally. Lower the heat and simmer, covered, for 20 minutes so the flavors blend.
- Stir in the spinach. Simmer, covered, for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the spinach is wilted.
- Just before serving, sprinkle the soup with the Parmesan.
Nutrition Per Serving:
Calories: 100; Total fat: 3g; Saturated fat: 1g; Sodium: 282mg; Cholesterol: 6mg; Total carbs: 13g; Fiber: 3g; Sugars: 3g; Protein: 6g; Potassium: 212mg
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