Minestrone Soup

Prep: 
25 minutes
Total: 
60 minutes
Makes: 
12 full servings
Utensil: 
Saladmaster Food Processor
7 Qt./6.6 L Roaster with Cover
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Contributed By: 
Marni Wasserman
Certified Chef and Culinary Nutritionist, Marni uses passion and experiences to educate individuals on how to adopt a realistic, plant-based diet that is both simple and delicious.

Ingredients

Recipe Description: 

Tomatoes can be harsh on the digestive system, so opting for the creamy, rich and nourishing texture of butternut squash is a much better option. It loads this soup full of vitamins and minerals.
Along with all the other veggies, whole grain pasta and beans, this soup eats like a meal! And also tastes great the next day!

1
large
Spanish onion, strung, use Cone #2
1
clove
garlic, shredded, use Cone #1
1 12
teaspoon
sea salt
(9
g)
1
tablespoon
dried oregano
(5
g)
4
cups
water
(950
mL)
1
dry
bay leaf
1
medium
butternut squash, peeled and cubed
3
medium
parsnips, peeled and sliced
1
medium
sweet potato, peeled and cubed
3
stalks
celery, strung, use Cone #2
1
medium
zucchini, cut into cubes
1
bunch
chard, roughly chopped
1
cup
cooked kidney beans
(177
g)
12
cup
cooked brown rice macaroni (optional)
(70
g)
Directions: 
  1. Sauté onion, garlic and salt in roaster over medium heat until soft.
  2. Add oregano and sauté a few more minutes.
  3. Add water and bay leaf.
  4. Add squash, parsnips and sweet potato. Cover and wait approximately 10 minutes, then add celery and zucchini. Cover and cook.
  5. When Vapo-Valve™ clicks, reduce heat to low and simmer for 40 - 45 minutes.
  6. Stir vegetables until squash falls apart, or press squash up against side of roaster to break it down.
  7. Add in chopped chard.
  8. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Add kidney beans and noodles. Stir a few more times and serve.
Nutritional Information per Serving
Calories: 
130
Total Fat: 
1g
Saturated Fat: 
0g
Cholesterol: 
0mg
Sodium: 
288mg
Total Carbs: 
30g
Dietary Fiber: 
7g
Sugar: 
6g
Protein: 
4g
Nutrition analysis calculated using 4 cups chard

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