Chunky Minestrone

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This minestrone uses reduced-sodium chicken broth, tomatoes and beans. So if you happen to be on a low-sodium diet this is a good recipe for you, though you can use regular chicken broth, tomatoes, beans etc. The recipe comes from better homes and gardens

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Steps

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In a 4-quart dutch oven heat olive oil over medium-high heat.

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Cook and stir onion , carrot , and garlic in hot oil about 3 minutes or until onion is tender.

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Stir in the broth , undrained tomatoes , water , uncooked rice , and italian seasoning , bring to boiling.

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Reduce heat and simmer , covered about 20 minutes or until rice is tender.

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Stir in spinach , beans , zucchini , and pepper.

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Cook , covered , for about 5 minutes more , serve if desired , sprinkle with parmesan cheese.

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Ingredients

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olive oil, onions, carrot, garlic, reduced-sodium chicken broth, low-sodium tomatoes, water, long-grain rice, dried italian seasoning, fresh spinach, reduced-sodium navy beans, zucchini, fresh ground pepper, parmesan cheese, salt