Low-Fat Minestronie Verde(high fiber)

Shared by: Dancer

2.5 Points Per Serving

6 cups reduced-sodium vegetable broth

1 large onion, sliced

[1/2] cup small or medium pasta shells

15-ounce can kidney beans, or 1[1/2] cups cooked, dry-packaged kidney beans, rinsed, drained

15-ounce can Great Northern beans, or 1[1/2] cups cooked, dry-packaged Great Northern beans, rinsed, drained

2 cups sliced zucchini

1[1/2] cups small broccoli florets

1[1/2] cups cut asparagus (1-inch pieces)

3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil, or 2 teaspoons dried basil leaves

1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary, or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary leaves

2 cloves garlic, minced

Salt and pepper, to taste

Shredded Parmesan cheese, as garnish

Heat vegetable broth and onion to boiling in large saucepan. Add pasta, reduce heat and simmer, covered, 5 minutes. Add beans and vegetables to saucepan; simmer, covered, until broccoli is tender, 6 to 8 minutes. Stir in herbs and garlic; season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve in bowls; sprinkle lightly with cheese.

Makes 8 servings of about 1 1/2 cs

Per Serving Calories...201...Fat...1 g...Carbs...39 g...Sodium...204 mg...Fiber...9 g.