Hearty Minestrone

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Time to Prepare this Recipe 30 minutes Prep: 15 minutes Cook: 15 minutes
Calories Per Serving and Nutrition Information 1234 calories per serving view nutrition facts
# of servings this recipe makes 4 servings suggest servings
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Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
3 each leek medium, washed, thin
4 cups chicken broth, low salt defatted
1 each red potatoes large scrubbed diced
2 Teaspoons thyme dried
1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste
1/2 teaspoon black pepper or to taste
1/2 cup orzo
15 Ounces white beans drained and rinsed
2 Each zucchini thinly sliced
1 Pound spinach stemmed and washed
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons parmesan, parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated finely grated

Directions

In a large pot or dutch oven,heat the oilve oil over med-high heat.

Add the leeks and cook,striing occasionally,until soft,approximate 3-4 minutes.

Add the broth and 1 cup water.

Add potatoes,thyme and saltand pepper.

Bring to a boil,reduce heat to low and let simmer for 5 minutes,covered.

Add the orzo and cook,striing to prevent sticking,for 5 minutes.

Add the beans and zuchinni.

Cook,partially covered for about 8 more minute or until pasta and veggie are tender.

Stir in the spinach and cook 2 more minutes.

Season with the vinegar.

Ladle into bowls and sprinkle on the cheese.

Makes 8 cups.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 257g
Amount per Serving
Calories 1234 8% of calories from fat
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12.0g18%
 Saturated Fat 3.0g13%
 Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 2mg1%
Sodium 456mg19%
Total Carbohydrate 213.0g71%
 Dietary Fiber 48.0g190%
 Sugars 3.0g
Protein 77.0g155%
Vitamin A 0%  Vitamin C 1%
Calcium 76%  Iron 170%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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