Ingredients
- 4 quarts water
- 1 cup diced carrots
- 1 cup diced potatoes
- 1 cup diced onions
- 1 ½ cups diced green beans
- 2 cups diced zucchini
- 1 ¼ pounds canned red kidney beans
- 4 cloves garlic chopped fine
- ½ cup tomato paste
- 3 tablespoons basil, fresh or dried, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup Swiss cheese finely grated
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese finely grated
- 1 cup other grated cheeses (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Nutritional Information
Nutritional analysis per serving (6 servings)
388 calories; 16 grams fat; 7 grams saturated fat; 6 grams monounsaturated fat; 1 gram polyunsaturated fat; 38 grams carbohydrates; 9 grams dietary fiber; 10 grams sugars; 23 grams protein; 33 milligrams cholesterol; 1275 milligrams sodium
Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.
6 servings
Preparation
- In a pot, bring the water, salted, to a boil and add carrots, potatoes, onions, green beans and zucchini. Cook 20 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Drain kidney beans and add them to the soup.
- Mix oil, tomato paste, garlic and basil. Pour into the soup and stir well.
- Before serving, sprinkle grated cheese to taste in a bowl or mug. Pour soup over cheese.
30 minutes
Dining and Cooking