30 Minute - Minestrone Soup

Nutritional Analysis: One 1-cup serving (prepared with low-sodium bouillon) equals 88 calories, 178 mg sodium, 0 cholesterol, 14 gm carbohydrate, 3 gm protein, 2 gm fat.
(2 points!)

Ingredients

• 2 medium carrots, chopped
• 1 cup chopped cabbage
• 1 celery rib, thinly sliced
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
• 3 cups water
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can Italian stewed or diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 can kidney beans drained
• 3 cubes beef bouillon
• 1 cup torn fresh spinach
• 2/3 cup cooked shell macaroni
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 tbs italian seasoning

Directions

In a 3-qt. saucepan, saute carrots, cabbage, celery, onion and garlic in oil for 5 minutes. Add water, tomatoes, beans, and bouillon; bring to a boil. Reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, for 20-25 minutes or until vegetables are tender.

Stir in spinach, macaroni and pepper; heat through.