Minestrone Soup

Minestrone Soup

About 250 Calories

• 3 1/2 cups reduced sodium chicken broth
• 2 cups water
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1 cup sliced carrots
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 can (16 ounces) crushed tomatoes
• 1 medium (6 ounces) zucchini, quartered lengthwise, then sliced 1/4-inch thick
• 1 bag (9 ounces) frozen cut  green beans
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 1/2 cups small pasta shells
• 1 can (16 ounces) red kidney beans, rinsed and drained

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Directions

1. Bring broth, water, onion, carrots and garlic to a boil in a large pot. Reduce heat, cover and simmer 3 minutes or until carrots are crisp-tender.
2. Add crushed tomatoes, zucchini, green beans and pepper. Return to a boil, add pasta, cover and simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender. Stir in beans