Nutrition Heals

Minestrone Soup High Protein

Ingredients
● 1 medium onion, chopped
● 4 stalks celery, chopped
● 2 carrots, chopped
● 2-4 zucchini chopped
● 3 cloves garlic, chopped (or 1 tsp garlic powder)
● 1 cup green beans, diced or frozen
● 3 cups tomato sauce (no sugar added, ex: Whole Foods brand 365 Fat Free Marina)
● 5 cups water
● 16 oz kidney bean, 1 can
● 1 cup high protein Banza pasta macaroni
● fresh basil, for serving

Instant Pot Instructions:
● Place everything in the Instant pot. Stir to combine all the ingredients.
● Add the lid and set the valve to the sealing position on the lid.
● Cook on high pressure for 1 minute.
● When it is finished allow it to naturally release for 10 minutes. Then move the valve on
the lid from the sealing position to the venting position to finish releasing all the pressure
from the Instant Pot.
● Remove the lid, stir and let cool.
● Add fresh basil when serving
Stove top Instructions:
● In a heavy bottom pot, water saute (using ~¼ cup of water to start) the onion, celery and
carrots over low heat. Cook until the carrots soften and the onions become translucent.
Add more water if needed.
● Add the garlic and cook for an additional 2 minutes (or just add 1 tsp garlic powder
instead)
● Add the green beans, sauce, and water, and bring to a boil
● Add the beans and macaroni and cook for about 9-10 minutes until the macaroni is al
dente.
● Serve warm with basil and consider adding Nutritional Yeast for added protein and fiber
as well as a cheesy flavor.

Enjoy!