Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
Counts 14 of 17 ingredients — the other 3 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 14 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Olive Oil | 1 tbsp (14g) | 119 |
| Kidney Bean | 1/2 cup canned (128g) drained | 112 |
| Parmesan Cheese | 1 oz (28g) | 110 |
| Onion | 1 medium (110g) | 44 |
| Bell Pepper | 1 medium (119g) | 31 |
| Carrot | 1 medium (61g) | 25 |
| Tomato | 1 medium (123g) | 22 |
| Cucumber | 1/2 cup sliced (52g) | 16 |
| Celery | 1 stalk (40g) | 6 |
| Black Pepper | 1 tsp ground (2.3g) | 6 |
| Thyme | 1 tsp dried (1.4g) | 4 |
| Basil | 5 leaves fresh (2.5g) | 1 |
| Parsley | 1 tbsp chopped fresh (3.8g) | 1 |
| Salt | 1 tsp (6g) | 0 |
| Water | not in our table | 0 |
| Cannellini Bean | not in our table | 0 |
| Macaroni | not in our table | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
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- 1 large leek, thinly sliced
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 1 zucchini, thinly sliced
- 3/4 cup green beans, halved
- 2 stalks celery, thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 6 1/4 cups vegetable stock or water
- 1 (14 ounces) can chopped tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 (14 ounces) can cannellini beans or kidney beans
- 2 ounces macaroni
- salt and pepper
- finely grated parmesan cheese (to garnish)
- fresh parsley (to garnish)
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Directions
Place the first 6 ingriedents into a large saucepan and heat until sizzling, then cover, lower the heat and sweat the veggies for 15 minutes, shaking the pan occasionally.
Add the stock or water, tomatoes, herbs and seasoning.
Bring to a boil, replace the lid and simmer over low heat for 30 minutes.
Add the canned beans and their liquid together with the pasta and simmr for 10 minutes more.
Check the seasonings and serve hot, sprinkle with parmesan cheese and parsley, if using.