Pritikin-Style Minestrone Soup

This Pritikin-style minestrone is a low-sodium, high-fiber, fat-free/low-fat vegetable soup designed for health. 

Ingredients

  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 2 celery ribs, diced
  • 1/2 head fennel, diced (optional)
  • 1 Tbsp garlic, minced
  • 1 quart low-sodium vegetable stock
  • 1 quart water (or more stock)
  • 14 oz no-salt-added diced tomatoes
  • 2 cups cooked chickpeas
  • 1 zucchini, diced
  • 1 cup green beans, chopped
  • 1/2 head cabbage, shredded
  • 1 Tbsp dry basil
  • 1/2 Tbsp dry oregano
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 cup whole-wheat pasta (optional)

Instructions

  1. Sauté onions, garlic, carrots, and celery in water or broth.
  2. Add diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, white beans, green beans, and Italian herbs (oregano, basil).
  3. Simmer until tender. 
  4. Add greens and whole-wheat pasta for a filling, heart-healthy meal.