Spinach Minestrone

4.6
(30)
23 Reviews
5 Photos

'Sprinkle grated Parmesan on bowls of this flavorful soup that's chock-full of spinach, beans and pasta,' recommends Gladys DeBoer from her home in Castleford, Idaho. 'Breadsticks are an easy accompaniment,' she adds.

By Allrecipes Member
Published on August 2, 2021
5
5
5
Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 large onion, chopped

  • 1 garlic clove, minced

  • 4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth

  • 1 (16 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained

  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can no-salt-added diced tomatoes, undrained

  • 2 medium carrots, sliced

  • ½ cup uncooked elbow macaroni

  • ¼ teaspoon dried oregano

  • 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed

Directions

  1. In a saucepan coated with nonstick cooking spray, saute onion and garlic until tender. Add broth, beans, tomatoes, carrots, macaroni and oregano. Cook until vegetables and macaroni are tender, about 20 minutes. Stir in spinach; bring to a boil. Remove from the heat; let stand for 5-10 minutes.

Tips

Nutritional Analysis: One 1-cup serving equals 143 calories, 0 fat (1 g saturated fat), 2 mg cholesterol, 109 mg sodium, 26 g carbohydrate, 0 fiber, 8 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1 vegetable.