Name: Veggistrone
Total time: 1 h 45 min
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 2 cups chopped onions (2 medium); 2 cups chopped celery (4 medium stalks); 1 cup chopped green bell pepper (1 medium); 4 cloves garlic, minced; 3 cups chopped cabbage; 3 cups chopped cauliflower (about 1/2 medium); 2 cups chopped carrots (4 medium); 2 cups green beans, cut into 1-inch pieces, or frozen, thawed; 8 cups low-sodium vegetable broth or chicken broth; 2 cups water; 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce; 1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes; 1 (15 ounce) can kidney or pinto beans, rinsed; 1 bay leaf; 4 cups chopped fresh spinach or 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed; ½ cup thinly sliced fresh basil; 10 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

Step 1

Heat oil in a large soup pot or Dutch oven (8-quart or larger) over medium heat. Add onions, celery, bell pepper and garlic; cook, stirring frequently, until softened, 13 to 15 minutes. Add cabbage, cauliflower, carrots and green beans; cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly softened, about 10 minutes more.

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Step 2

Add broth, water, tomato sauce, tomatoes, beans and bay leaf; cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, partially covered, until the vegetables are tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Stir in spinach and simmer for 10 minutes more.
Step 3

Discard the bay leaf. Stir in basil. Top each portion with 1 tablespoon cheese.

Tips

To make ahead: Prepare through Step 2 and refrigerate for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 6 months; finish Step 3 just before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2 cups

Per Serving:

162 calories; protein 7.2g; carbohydrates 24.4g; dietary fiber 8.6g; sugars 9.5g; fat 4.7g; saturated fat 1.3g; cholesterol 4.3mg; vitamin a iu 6281.6IU; vitamin c 55.6mg; folate 82.5mcg; calcium 156.2mg; iron 2.5mg; magnesium 54mg; potassium 769.3mg; sodium 575.1mg; thiamin 0.4mg.

Exchanges:

3 vegetable, 1/2 fat, 1/2 lean protein, 1/2 starch

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