* Exported from MasterCook * Chunky Minestrone Recipe By : Low-Fat Ways to Cook Vegetarian Serving Size : 7 Preparation Time :0:00 Categories : Eat-Lf Mailing List Ethnic Italian Low Fat Main Dishes Soups/Stews Vegetables Vegetarian Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 2 Tsp Olive Oil 1 1/2 C Chopped Onion 3/4 C Carrot -- Abt 1 Med, Halved Lengthwise And Sliced 1 Clove Garlic -- Minced 1/2 C Long-Grain Rice -- Uncooked 2 1/2 C Water 1 1/4 C Nonfat Veg Chicken Broth, Low Sod -- *Note 29 Oz No-Salt-Added Whole Tomatoes -- Undrained, Chopped 1 Tsp Dried Italian Seasoning 2 C Zucchini -- Abt 1 Med, Halved Lengthwise And Sliced 15 Oz Cannellini Beans -- Canned, Drained 10 Oz Frozen Chopped Spinach -- Thawed, Drained 1/4 Tsp Pepper 2/3 C Parmesan Cheese *NOTE: Original recipe stated you can use veggie or regular chicken broth, undiluted Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add onion, carrot, and garlic; saute 3 min. Add rice and next 4 ingredients; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 20 min. Add zucchini and next 3 ingredients; cook an additional 5 min. Ladle into individual soup bowls, and sprinkle with cheese. Yield: 7 (1 1/2 C) servings According to original recipe per serving: Cal 187, Fat 4.3g, Carb 29.1g, Pro 9g, Sod 375mg, CFF 21% This was very good. Entered into MasterCook and tested for you by Reggie & Jeff Dwork - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - NOTES : According to MC: Cal 347.3 Fat 4.7g Carb 58.8g Fib 14.5g Pro 23.9g Sod 260mg CFF 11.3%