Old Fashioned Minestrone Soup
Note: Whereas pinto beans may be used as a B carb, you are encouraged to closely monitor your progress to ensure that this carb works well for you.
◦4 cups nsa or homemade vegetable stock
◦28 ounces canned nsa tomatoes, plus
◦1 large potato, cubed
◦1 onion, chopped
◦2 stalks celery, chopped
◦2 carrots, chopped
◦1 large head cabbage, finely chopped
◦2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
◦15 ounces nsa canned pinto beans (Note: Eden Foods is one company which offers this product. Look for it in health-oriented markets such as Whole Foods or online.)
◦1 large zucchini, sliced
◦1 cup uncooked rice or rice pasta
◦pepper to taste
In a large soup pot combine vegetable stock, undrained tomatoes, potato, onion, celery, carrot, cabbage and Italian seasoning. Bring to a boil and reduce heat. Simmer for about 15 minutes.
Stir in beans, zucchini and rice or rice pasta; simmer for 10 to 15 more minutes until the vegetables are tender. Season with pepper.
Compatible with Body Type:
Breakfast
Morning Snack
Lunch B-C-D-E
Afternoon Snack
Dinner B-C-D-E
PM Snack
This Recipe Contains: Carb A, Carb B, Veggie A, Free Veggies