Minestrone

Ingredients

• 3 cups water

• 1 (8 ounce) can red kidney beans, drained

• 1 (7 1/2 ounce) can tomatoes, cut up
• 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
• 1 stalk celery & leaves, sliced
• 1 medium carrot, thinly sliced
• 2 teaspoons beef bouillon granules
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil, crushed
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 1 small zucchini, halved lengthwise and sliced
• 1/2 cup tiny shell macaroni

Directions

1. 1

   In a large saucepan combine all ingredients except zucchini and macaroni. Bring to boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, for 15 to 20 minutes or till vegetables are tender.

2. 2

   Stir in zucchini and macaroni. Cook, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Makes 4 main dish servings.

3. 3

   Nutrition facts per serving: 140 calories, 1 g total fat (0 g sat. fat), 0 mg cholesterol, 650 mg sodium, 29 g carbs, 5 g fiber, 7 g protein.