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The seasons are changing and so must your way of cooking. It's time for some nice hot meals to keep your warm and toasty throughout the day. Here is a great soup that can do just that for you or your family. That won't cost you alot of money or time.
Garden Minestrone
Ingredients:
- 1 lb. extra lean ground beef (9% fat) or ground turkey (7% fat)
- 6 cups beef broth, fat reduced
- 2 cups chopped cabbage
- 1 can (16oz.) diced tomatoes, not drained
- 1 can (16oz.) green beans, not drained
- 1 cup sliced carrots
- 1 cup sliced zucchini
- 1 cup dry elbow macaroni
- 2 tbl. dried chopped onion
- 2 tbl. dried parsely
- 1 tbl. chopped garlic
- 1 tsp. dried basil
- 1/2 tsp. dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp. pepper
Instructions:
-Brown meat in a 4-quart kettle that has been sprayed with non-stick cooking spray.
- Add remaining ingredients and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes.
This recipe yields: (9) servings
One serving: (1 1/2) cups
Per Serving: (302) Calories, (29) grams, (24) grams protein, (10) grams of fat
Exchanges: (1) starch, (2) medium-fat meat, (3) vegetables
* This information are for those on specific diet plans, that require this information.
"Quick & Healthy Low-Fat Carb Conscious Cooking" by Brenda J. Ponichtera.
Black Spotlight Feature:
Dorothy Jones was one the first African-American woman to earn her nursing certification as well as become a nursing manager. She recently passed away in May 2006.