Low-Fat Sunday Italian Vegetable Soup

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 15
Healthy and flavorful Low-Fat Sunday Italian Vegetable Soup
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Prep

480 min

Cook

60 min

Ready In

540 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1/2 cup dry navy beans
1 cup zucchini , sliced
water
1/2 cup celery , sliced
4 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup chickpeas , drained , canned ( garbanzo beans )
3/4 cup carrot , sliced , peeled
1/2 cup potato , sliced with peel
1/2 cup rotini pasta or 1/2 cup other pastas , uncooked
1 tablespoon corn oil
1/2 cup onion , sliced
1 tablespoon parsley , finely minced fresh
1 can Italian tomatoes , including liquid
2 teaspoons dried basil , crumbled
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups cabbage , sliced thinly
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
246
Sugar
9g
Fat
4g
Low-Fat Sunday Italian Vegetable Soup is a hearty and flavorful soup that is perfect for a cozy fall evening or a lazy Sunday afternoon. This soup is packed with nutritious vegetables and beans, making it a healthy and satisfying meal. The prep time for this soup might be a bit longer than some other recipes, but it is definitely worth the wait. Customize this soup to suit your tastes by adding your favorite vegetables and seasonings.

Instructions

1.Rinse and soak navy beans overnight.
2.In a large pot, add the soaked beans and add enough water to cover them. Bring to a boil and then simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally and adding more water if needed.
3.Add zucchini, celery, chickpeas, carrots, potatoes, and chicken broth. Simmer for 30 minutes.
4.Add rotini pasta, corn oil, onion, parsley, Italian tomatoes, basil, salt, fresh ground pepper, and cabbage. Simmer for another 30 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.

PROS

This soup is low in fat and high in nutrients and fiber.
It is a great way to get a variety of vegetables into your diet and can be customized to suit your tastes.

CONS

The preparation time for this soup is longer than some other recipes, as it requires soaking the beans overnight and simmering them for an hour before adding the other ingredients.

This soup might be too vegetable-heavy for some people’s tastes.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This soup is a great source of nutrients, including fiber, protein, vitamins, and minerals. The vegetables in the soup provide a range of health benefits, such as improving digestion and supporting immune function. The navy beans and chickpeas are also high in protein and fiber, which can help regulate blood sugar levels and promote feelings of fullness and satisfaction.

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