Hearty minestrone-eating well Recipe

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Hearty minestrone-eating well

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Ingredients:

2	tbsp	Olive oil
3	med	Leek, washed, sliced thin
4	cup	Reduced sodiun chicken
		-broth -- defatted
1	large	Red potato, scrubbed&diced
2	tsp	Dried thyme
1/2	tsp	Salt, or to taste
1/2	tsp	Freshly ground black pepper
		--- or to taste
1/2	cup	Orzo
15	oz	White beans, drained&rinsed
2		Zucchini, trimmed, 1/
		-4'd, sliced thin
1	lbs	Spinach, stemmed&washed
2	tbsp	Cider vinegar
2	tbsp	Freshly grated paremesan

Procedures:

1	Recipe by: eating well feb 96 in a large pot or dutch oven,heat the oilve oil over med-high heat.
2	Add the leeks and cook,striing occasionally,until soft,approximate 3-4 minutes.
3	Add the broth and 1 cup water.
4	Add potatoes,thyme and s&p.
5	Bring to a boil,reduce heat to low and let simmer for 5 minutes,covered.
6	Add the orzo and cook,striing to prevent sticking,for 5 minutes.
7	Add the beans and zuchinni.
8	Cook,partially covered for about 8 more minute or until pasta and veggie are tender.
9	Stir in the spinach and cook 2 more minutes.
10	Season with the vinegar.
11	Ladle into bowls and sprinkle on the cheese.
12	Makes 8 cups.
13	Serves 4 as a main course 385 calories per serving 22 grams protein 6 grams fat 67 grams carbohydrates 510 mg sodium 2 mg cholesterol