Weight Watchers Copycat Olive Garden Minestrone Soup Recipe
Weight Watchers Copycat Olive Garden Minestrone Soup Recipe. Whether you’re looking for a healthy dinner option or a nutritious appetizer, this soup ticks all the boxes.
With a rich, hearty flavor and a comforting, warming quality, this soup will be a hit with everyone in your family, especially the kids. They will love the savory flavor and tender vegetables that make this soup so delicious.
What’s more, this minestrone soup is an excellent low calorie option, making it a great choice for anyone who is looking to eat healthy.
The ingredients are simple, fresh, and full of nutrients, so you can enjoy a bowl of this soup without worrying about the calorie count.
Customizing the ingredients is also a breeze, and you can use the recipe as a base and add your favorite vegetables, beans, or spices to make it even more delicious. Green Beans are a great addition.
This versatility makes it a great choice for those who love to experiment in the kitchen.
What makes this recipe so special is that it’s vegetarian, making it an excellent choice for anyone who is looking to reduce their meat intake.
With the right ingredients, this minestrone soup can be made completely vegan, so you can enjoy a delicious and healthy meal without sacrificing flavor.
Weight Watchers Points
5 Points (2022/2023 Plan)
MyWW Points: 2 Blue Plan and 6 Green Plan
2 WW Freestyle Points and 6 Smart Points
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Weight Watchers Copycat Olive Garden Minestrone Soup
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup carrots finely minced
- 1 cup onion finely minced
- 1 cup celery finely minced
- ¼ cup butter
- ½ cup dried whole peas
- ½ cup white pea beans
- ½ cup kidney beans
- ½ cup garbanzo beams
- ¾ cup carrots sliced
- ¾ cup celery sliced
- ¾ cup bell pepper chopped
- ¾ cup onions coarsely chopped
- ½ cup rice or barley
- 1 cup small shell macaroni
- 2 tablespoon parsley minced
- 1 teaspoon basil
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 2 teaspoon soy sauce
- black pepper to taste
- Parmesan cheese as needed
Instructions
- In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add ¼ finely minced onion, ¼ finely minced celery, and ¼ finely minced carrot.
- Cook, stirring frequently, until the vegetables are very brown.
- In a saucepan, peas, beans and 3 quarts (12 cups) of water.
- Simmer the mixture for 2 to 2 1/2 hours, checking frequently on the garbanzo beans, which will take the longest to cook.
- Add the rest of the vegetables, ice, and spices, as well as more water if necessary. Cook for another hour.
- Approximately 20 minutes before serving add macaroni and more water if necessary.
- Once everything is fully cooked, ladle the soup into bowls.
- Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese on top of each bowl.
Notes
Nutrition
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