Green Minestrone [Bulkbites.com]

• Servings: 4
• Time: 30 minutes

Fava beans are extremely rich in vitamins, minerals and a number of nutrients like magnesium, potassium, phosphorous, copper and iron. All these nutrients are required to generate energy in the body and for the smooth transportation of oxygen in the bloodstream. Nutrients like magnesium and phosphorous are required for keeping bones healthy and strong. Potassium helps in regulating the blood pressure levels in the body. The polyphenols present in leeks contain strong antioxidant properties. Besides this, leeks also contain appreciable amounts of vitamins and minerals that help in the blood coagulation, strengthening bones, etc.

Nutrition

• calories: 355
• protein: 17
• carbs: 46
• fat: 13
• saturated fat: 2.23
• polyunsaturated fat: 1.45
• monounsaturated fat: 7.66
• cholesterol: 7
• sodium: 278
• potassium: 1087
• dietary fiber: 12.73
• sugars: 6.19
• vitamin a: 334
• vitamin c: 39
• calcium: 133
• iron: 5
• magnesium: 0
• complex carbs: 27.08
• other fats: 1.66

Ingredients

• 1 dash Salt, table
• 1 dash Spices, pepper, black
• 3 tablespoon Oil, olive, salad or cooking
• 1 tbsp Cheese, parmesan, dry grated, reduced fat
• 1 1/2 cup Ditalini Pasta
• 1 cup Broadbeans (fava beans), mature seeds, raw
• 0.52 cup Pearl Onions
• 1 leek Leeks, (bulb and lower leaf-portion), raw
• 2 small Carrots, raw
• 1 tbsp chopped Shallots, raw
• 1.52 cup chopped Parsley, fresh
• 4 serving 1 container CAMPBELL'S Low Sodium Soups, Chicken Broth
• 2 stalk, large Celery, raw
• 0.52 bulb Fennel, bulb, raw
• 0.52 unit Onion, red, raw

Instructions

• Heat 2 tbsp oil in a skillet over medium heat.
• Cook onion, fennel, celery and leek in the skillet for about 5 minutes or until they are softened.
• Add chicken broth and bring the mixture to boil.
• Now reduce the heat and simmer for at least 20 minutes.
• Add peas and carrots and simmer for another 5 minutes and then season it with salt and pepper.
• Cook pasta in a large pot containing boiling salt water. Drain water and add pasta to soup.
• Add 4 tbsp oil and parsley in a blender and prepare a paste. Transfer this paste to a small bowl and mix in shallot.
• Season the pasta with salt and pepper.
• Serve the soup topped with pearl onions, self-made pesto and parmesan.