MEATLESS ITALIAN WEDDING SOUP

 

2 tsp olive or coconut oil

1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
2 cups diced zucchini
2 cups diced yellow squash
1 cup diced red bell pepper
3 cans (14.5-oz each) ready-to-serve chicken broth
1 cup uncooked macaroni rings (whole-grain is best)
2 cups fresh spinach leaves, coarsely chopped
Grated Fresh Parmesan Cheese for topping

In a Dutch oven, heat oil; add onion and garlic, cooking a couple minutes until tender. Add the zucchini, squash, and bell pepper; cook, stirring, for 2 minutes or until crisp tender.

Add the broth and macaroni; mix well. Bring mixture to a boil, reduce heat and cook over medium heat 7 to 8 minutes or until macaroni is tender. Stir occasionally during cooking.

Add the spinach and cook 1 minute to wilt.

To serve, ladle soup into serving bowls and top with the cheese.

Yield: 6 servings of 1 1/2 cups each
Per serving: 180 calories, 25 g carbs, 10 g protein