Yield: 4
Minestrone with Fennel
Not only does this fragrant soup provide several helpings of vegetables, bu t it also delivers a full daily dose of beans, a favorite longevity supplement.
Prep Time
1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time
1 hour 30 minutes
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup red beans, canned
- 1/4 cup chickpeas, canned
- 1/4 cup fava beans, canned
- 1/4 cup lentils
- 2 potatoes, large, russet peeled and cubed
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 bunch swiss chard leaves
- 2 fennel, bulbs and stalks, washed and chopped
- 1 tomato
- 2 clovesq garlic
- 1 stalk celery, chopped
- 2 cups squash, zucchini, yellow, butternut, or acorn, cubed
- 4 stalks chives, chopped
- 1/4 cup fregula pasta
- 3 quarts water
Instructions
- Rinse and simmer beans and lentils in water to cover for 30 minutes, then drain.
- In large soup pot, combine beans with all vegetables in water and bring to a boil.
- Lower heat to medium-low and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Add fregula and simmer for another 15 minutes.
- Serve with crusty gluten free bread and a drizzle of olive oil.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
4Serving Size:
1 gramsAmount Per Serving: Calories: 430Total Fat: 2gSaturated Fat: 0.3gUnsaturated Fat: 1.3gSodium: 231mgCarbohydrates: 96gFiber: 20gSugar: 14gProtein: 17g
