Three Bean Minestrone Soup

Portion Size: 1 cup

Ingredients: Yields: 8 servings

Ingredients Notes: 
6 cups reduced sodium chicken or beef broth 
2 tablespoons olive oil 
¼ teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons parsley flakes
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon garlic, mincedWashed, peeled and minced
1 (14 oz. ) can stewed tomatoesDrained and cut up
½ cup carrotsPeeled, washed, and sliced
¼ cup onionPeeled, washed, and diced
1 cup cabbagePeeled, trimmed, and chopped
1/2 cup garbanzo beansDrained and rinsed. 
1/2 cup kidney beansDrained and rinsed
½ cup cannellini beans 
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1/2 cup elbow macaroni
2 tablespoons  grated Parmesan cheese

Directions:

Steps:Directions: Critical Control Point /Quality Assurance
1In a large soup heat oil over medium high heat.  Add onions and sauté until translucent. Add flour and toss to coat. 
2Add celery, tomatoes, carrots, and garbanzo beans, kidney beans, cannellini beans, cabbage, tomato paste and simmer about 30 minutes or until vegetables are tender crisp.
3Just before serving add macaroni. Cook until soft about 10-15 minutes. Serve with grated Parmesan cheese. Cook until internal temperature reaches 135°F.
To make this recipe gluten free: Use GF broth, GF macaroni and GF flour. Always check all ingredients to be sure they are gluten free.
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Jacqueline Larson M.S., R.D.N. and Associates