Springtime Minestrone Soup

I am going to fix this for our supper tonight, along with a salad and rolls.  It sounds so good!  Thought I would share it with y'all:

Spring Minestrone

An amazing Weigh****chers Vegan Recipe that lets you really put those farmer’s market vegetables to work. This delicious Spring Minestrone is so fresh, flavorful, and filling, you’ll be more than satisfied for just 5 Points +.

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 large onion, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 lb asparagus, cut into chunks
• 6oz uncooked whole wheat pasta (I used bowtie)
• 1 15 oz can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup peas
• 3 carrots, diced
• 1 28oz can diced tomatoes
• 2 cups fresh spinach
• 1 cup basil, roughly chopped
• 4 cups fat free vegetable broth
• Juice from 1 lemon
• 1 tbsp dried thyme
• 1 tbsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp red pepper flakes
• 2 bay leaves
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Place oil in a large pot or dutch oven, and set over medium high heat.
2. Cook pasta according to package directions, drain and set aside.
3. Add in onions and garlic, and sauté until slightly tender, about 2 minutes.
4. Add the diced tomatoes, broth, salt, pepper, thyme, red pepper flakes, bay leaves, and oregano. Bring to a simmer, then turn heat to low, cover and cook for about 15 minutes.
5. Add in peas, carrots, asparagus, and beans. Cover and cook for another 15 minutes.
6. Now stir in spinach, pasta, basil and lemon juice. Cover and cook for another 15-20 minutes, or until spinach is wilted.
7. Ladle soup into bowls and serve with optional grated Parmesan cheese.

Preparation time: 20 minute(s)

Cooking time: 50 minute(s)

Diet type: Vegan

Diet tags: Low calorie, Reduced fat, High protein

Number of servings (yield): 8

Culinary tradition: Italian

Entire recipe makes 8 servings
Serving size is 1 1/2 cups
Each serving = 5 Points +

PER SERVING: 209 calories; 2.5g fat; 37g carbohydrates; 10g protein; 9g fiber

Hi Vicki, love the soup recipe.

Also got the hat for Morgan, I love it, she will too. Her Dad will take it to her tonight. I will post a picture.

Got her sister to try it on. Thank you so much

Nan

Oh, good, Nan!  I'm glad it arrived.  I do hope it brightens Morgan's day a little to wear it.  I bought the brightest, prettiest yellow yarn I could find.  Of course, it is acrylic, so it shouldn't itch her sweet little head.  Praying for you and Morgan and the whole family daily.  Love you!

We did have this soup for our supper and it was delicious!  Highly recommend it!