Low Fat Minestrone

Name: Low Fat Minestrone
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 2 medium onions, finely chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced; 2 medium celery ribs, diced (reserve the leaves as well); 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced; 16 ounces no-salt-added diced tomatoes (not drained); 1 cup salt-free tomato sauce; 14 cup dry red wine (optional); 2 bay leaves; 2 teaspoons Italian herb seasoning; 1 cup canned chick-peas, drained and rinsed; 1 cup frozen peas, thawed; 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley; salt & fresh ground pepper

15 ingredients

13 steps

Ingredients

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 medium onions, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 medium carrots, peeled and diced
2 medium celery ribs, diced (reserve the leaves as well)
2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
16 ounces no-salt-added diced tomatoes (not drained)
1 cup salt-free tomato sauce
14 cup dry red wine (optional)
2 bay leaves
2 teaspoons Italian herb seasoning
1 cup canned chick-peas, drained and rinsed
1 cup frozen peas, thawed
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
salt & fresh ground pepper

Directions

1

In a large pot, heat the oil over medium-low heat.
2

Add the onions and saute until translucent, about 5 minutes.
3

Add the garlic and saute until golden.
4

Add the carrots, celery and chopped leaves, and potatoes.
5

Add enough water to cover the ingredients.
6

Stir in the tomatoes, tomato sauce, wine (if you are using wine), bay leaves and Italian seasoning.
7

Bring to rapid simmer, then cover.
8

Lower heat to simmer and cook 20-25 minutes until vegetables are tender.
9

Add chickpeas, peas and parsley.
10

Add water if soup is too thick.
11

Season with salt and pepper.
12

Simmer another 20-30 minutes until vegetables are completely tender.
13

Discard bay leaves and serve.