Garden Patch Minestrone

Health score
10%
Garden Patch Minestrone
40 min.
7
218kcal

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Welcome to a delightful culinary adventure with our Garden Patch Minestrone! This vibrant and hearty soup is not just a feast for the eyes but also a nourishing option for your body. Packed with a medley of fresh vegetables, aromatic herbs, and wholesome pasta, this dish is perfect for any occasion—whether you're looking for a comforting starter, a light snack, or a satisfying main course.

In just 40 minutes, you can whip up a pot of this delicious minestrone that serves seven, making it an ideal choice for family gatherings or meal prep for the week ahead. The combination of carrots, celery, zucchini, and beans creates a symphony of flavors and textures, while the fragrant basil adds a touch of freshness that elevates the entire dish. With only 218 calories per serving, you can indulge guilt-free!

What makes this recipe even more appealing is its versatility. Feel free to customize it with your favorite seasonal vegetables or add a sprinkle of grated cheese for an extra layer of richness. Whether enjoyed on a chilly evening or as a light lunch, Garden Patch Minestrone is sure to warm your heart and satisfy your taste buds. So grab your Dutch oven and let’s get cooking!

Ingredients

  • tablespoons olive oil extra virgin extra-virgin
  • cup carrots sliced
  • cup celery stalks sliced
  • 0.3 cup onion chopped
  • cloves garlic finely chopped
  • medium to 3 sized squashes yellow cut in half lengthwise, then cut crosswise into 1/4-inch pieces
  • 0.3 cup basil fresh chopped
  • box beef pasta skillet meal 
  • 15 oz kidney beans dark red rinsed drained canned
  • 14.5 oz tomatoes diced with basil, garlic and oregano, undrained canned
  • cups water hot

Equipment

  • dutch oven

Directions

  1. In 5-quart Dutch oven or stockpot, heat oil over medium heat.
  2. Add carrots, celery, onion and garlic; cook about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until vegetables are almost tender.
  3. Stir in zucchini, basil, uncooked pasta and sauce mix (from Hamburger Helper box), beans, tomatoes and hot water.
  4. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat; cover and simmer about 10 minutes or until pasta and vegetables are tender.

Nutrition Facts

Calories218kcal
Protein15.37%
Fat19.58%
Carbs65.05%

Properties

Glycemic Index
38.45
Glycemic Load
4.02
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
14.359565206196%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.42mg
Luteolin
0.19mg
Isorhamnetin
0.38mg
Kaempferol
0.2mg
Myricetin
0.24mg
Quercetin
6.09mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:217.62kcal
10.88%
Fat:4.86g
7.48%
Saturated Fat:0.63g
3.97%
Carbohydrates:36.35g
12.12%
Net Carbohydrates:29.36g
10.68%
Sugar:5g
5.55%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:683.03mg
29.7%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:8.59g
17.17%
Vitamin A:3289.75IU
65.79%
Fiber:6.99g
27.96%
Folate:102.52µg
25.63%
Manganese:0.46mg
22.95%
Vitamin B1:0.31mg
20.91%
Vitamin K:20.3µg
19.33%
Iron:3.12mg
17.33%
Potassium:583.52mg
16.67%
Vitamin C:13.46mg
16.32%
Vitamin B6:0.26mg
12.81%
Copper:0.25mg
12.55%
Phosphorus:121.92mg
12.19%
Vitamin B2:0.2mg
11.83%
Magnesium:45.55mg
11.39%
Vitamin B3:2.27mg
11.34%
Vitamin E:1.2mg
7.97%
Zinc:0.92mg
6.15%
Calcium:61.15mg
6.12%
Vitamin B5:0.35mg
3.48%
Selenium:1.08µg
1.55%