This was super easy and SUPER yummy. I didn't know quite what to expect when I made this, so I'll tell you. It's like a tomato basil soup. We ate it with a nice loaf of bread from Panera (my FAVORITE), though I can't tell you what it was because it was given to us. I think grilled cheese sandwiches would be delightful with it as well. HERE is where the recipe came from.
Tuscan Pasta and Bean Soup
- 15 oz can kidney beans, undrained
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 C small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 28 oz can crushed tomatoes
- 28 oz chicken broth (I just filled the empty crushed tomato can up with water and used about 6 tsp bouillon)
- 1 1/2 Tbsp fresh basil
- 2 Tablespoons fresh parsley
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 cup dried macaroni
Add pasta; reduce heat to low. Cook, stirring occasionally, 12 to 15 minutes or until pasta is tender.
| Nutrition Facts | ||||||
Serving Size 552 g | ||||||
Amount Per Serving | ||||||
Calories 304 Calories from Fat 73 | ||||||
% Daily Value* | ||||||
Total Fat 8.1g 12% | ||||||
Saturated Fat 1.3g 6% | ||||||
Trans Fat 0.0g | ||||||
Cholesterol 0mg 0% | ||||||
Sodium 1228mg 51% | ||||||
Total Carbohydrates 45.4g 15% | ||||||
Dietary Fiber 13.0g 52% | ||||||
Sugars 15.7g | ||||||
Protein 16.3g | ||||||
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Nutrition Grade A- | ||||||
* Based on a 2000 calorie diet |
Nutritional Analysis
Good points
- Low in saturated fat
- No cholesterol
- High in dietary fiber
- High in vitamin A
- High in vitamin C
Bad points
The nutrition facts say this is high in sodium -- which is true -- most soups are. One easy way I cut out some of the sodium (which is not included in the nutrition information) is by using canned crushed tomatoes with no salt added.
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