Heidi D'Andraia
Ingredients:
1 cup chopped onions
¼ cup chopped celery
3 slices turkey bacon-chopped
1 clove garlic-minced
3 cups water
1 (14-ounce) can stewed tomatoes with juice – chopped
1/2 cup canned chick- peas or small white beans-rinsed & drained
1/2 cup finely shredded cabbage
1/2 cup chopped carrots
2 tablespoons minced parsley
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 cup elbow pasta
Directions:
1. Lightly spray medium saucepan with no stick spray.
2. Add onions, celery, bacon and garlic – stir over medium heat until onions & celery are tender.
3. Add water, tomatoes with juice, chick-peas, cabbage, carrots, parsley, basil, and oregano- bring to a boil then reduce heat.
4. Cover and simmer for 20-30 minutes until the cabbage & carrots are tender.
5. Add elbow pasta.
6. Return to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
7. Enjoy!
Healthy Highlights: Calories: 131 Fat: 2g Cholesterol: 5mg
