Lunch: Classic Minestrone Recipe | MyRecipes

This thick, classic Italian soup is packed with healthy veggies like fresh carrots, onion, garlic, and kale. And at only 219 calories, you can afford to have seconds.

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Kale

Health and fertility benefits of Classic Minestrone Recipe | MyRecipes

Kale is an excellent source of calcium, which has an important role in egg maturation and follicle development in the ovaries.

Ingredients

2 carrots, diced
2 ribs celery, sliced
1 large onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 28-oz. can crushed tomatoes with liquid
Salt and pepper
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 cup small shell pasta or macaroni
1 cup shredded escarole or kale
1 15.5-oz. can cannellini or navy beans, drained
Grated Parmesan, for serving, optional

Instructions

Combine carrots, celery, onion and garlic in slow cooker. Pour in broth and stir in tomatoes, 1/2 tsp. salt, 1/4 tsp. pepper and Italian seasoning. Cover and cook on low for 4 to 6 hours.
Thirty minutes before serving, stir in pasta, escarole and beans. Cover, increase heat to high and cook until pasta is tender, about 30 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Serve hot, sprinkled with Parmesan, if desired.

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