Minestrone Soup - 124 calories per cup

  Minestrone Soup:

Minestrone:

In a stock pot, heat stock just to a boiling (do not boil);
Add onion, celery, garlic and leek.
Reduce heat to simmer;
Cook 1 hour.
Add tomatoes, basil, oregano and pepper;
Simmer 30 minutes.
Return stock just to boiling.
Add cabbage, zucchini and cattots;
Reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes.
Add remaining ingredients and heat.
* use low sodium canned tomatoes and kidney beans.

Makes: 14 cups
Nutritional Content per cup of Minestrone.
Total Calories: 124
Protein: 7 grams
Carbohydrates: 22 grams
Cholesterol: 49 mg
Fat: 1 gram
Sodium: 304 mg

* * Vegetable and Meat Stock