Mexican Minestrone	Printer Friendly version
15 ounces kidney beans, canned, drained and rinsed 1 cup salsa, chunky style 1 cup corn kernels, fresh or frozen 30 ounces lowfat chicken broth 3/4 cup macaroni, any kind 1 cup red bell pepper, diced 1 cup green bell pepper, diced 1 cup carrots, diced 1 cup cabbage, sliced 6 ounces tomato juice 1 teaspoon salt 114 teaspoon pepper 1 teaspoon chili powder
Combine all ingredients in a large pan or microwave container. If making on the stove, bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer and cook until macaroni is tender -about 15 minutes. Stir occasionally. If making in the microwave, cook on full power until macaroni is tender -about 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Adjust salt to individual taste. Optional: garnish with nonfat plain yogurt and chopped cilantro or dried oregano.
Preparation Time: 45 minutes Servings: 6

Per Serving Nutritional Analysis
Per serving (excluding unknown items): 183 calories; 1g fat (3.8% calories from fat); 14g protein; 37g carbohydrate; 7g dietary fiber; 0mg Cholesterol; 1202mg Sodium. Exchanges: 1 1/2 Grain(Starch); 1 Lean Meat; 1 1/2 Vegetable0 Fat.
Calories (kcal): % Calories from Fat: % Calories from Carbohydrates: % Calories from Protein: . Total Fat (9): Saturated Fat (9): Monounsaturated Fat (9): Polyunsaturated Fat (9): Cholesterol (m9): Carbohydrate (9): Dietary Fiber (9): Protein (9): Sodium (m9): Potassium (m9): Calcium (m9): Iron (m9): Zinc (m9): Vitamin C (m9): Vitamin A (i.u.): Vitamin A (r.e.):	183 3.8% 69.7% 26.5% 1g trace trace trace 0mg 37g 7g 14g 1202mg 685mg 68mg 3mg 1mg 89mg 8180IU 818RE		Vitamin 86 (mg): Vitamin 812 (mcg): Thiamin 81 (mg): Riboflavin 82 (mg): Folacin (mcg): Niacin (mg): Caffeine (mg): Alcohol (kcal): % Refuse: Food Exchanges Grain (Starch): Lean Meat: Vegetable: Fruit: Non-Fat Milk: Fat: Other Carbohydrates:	.4mg .3mcg .3mg .2mg 85mcg 6mg 0mg 0 0.0% 1 1/2 1 1 1/2 0 0 0 0