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This heart-healthy recipe is a filling meal that is not only low in calories but also low in fat. Try this and others from the Bodybuilding.com recipe section. Enjoy!

By: Danielle Nagel

Wintertime is the perfect time to satisfy your soul with this piping hot bowl of Minestrone soup. This heart-healthy recipe is a filling meal that is not only low in calories but also low in fat.

More so this recipe is simple to make in a pinch and guaranteed to take that winter chill off... all while satisfying your tummy and your taste buds!

Ingredients:

1 1/2 cups zucchini, quartered
1 cup leeks, chopped
1/2 cup celery, sliced
1/2 cup carrots, sliced
2 (16-ounce) cans chicken broth, fat-free, low sodium
1 (14 1/2-ounce) can Italian-style stewed tomatoes, undrained and coarsely chopped
1 (16-ounce) can red kidney beans, drained
1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce, no salt added
1/3 cup dry red wine
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 Tablespoon oregano
2 teaspoons Creole seasoning
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup ditalini pasta (short tube-shaped macaroni), uncooked
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated

Directions:

In a large saucepan combine all ingredients (except the pasta and Parmesan). Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat and simmer for 5-10 minutes.
Add pasta to broth and cook an additional 10 minutes or until pasta is done, stirring occasionally. Stir in Parmesan cheese and serve hot!

Serving size: 1 cup

Danielle Nagel, APCA
The Fit Gourmet
Personal Chef
Nutrition & Natural Health Consultant
www.fitandbeyond.com

Photos by: Top Dog Photography