Easy Healthy 5-Ingredient Asparagus Minestrone Recipe
Simple and delicious dump and stir Asparagus Minestrone Soup - a springtime favorite!
Servings: 4
Equipment
Ingredients
- 20 medium cherry tomatoes, cut in half
- 1 bunch asparagus
- 1 tablespoon Better than Bouillon (chicken or vegetable) (or 2 regular size bouillon cubes)
- 3.5 ounces elbow macaroni (or other small shape dry pasta) (1 cup)
- 7 ounces peas (3/4 cup) (1.5 cups)
Instructions
- Cut the asparagus into 1-inch pieces and discard the tough stem ends.
- Place the asparagus in a large saucepan along with the halved cherry tomatoes, bouillon, macaroni, peas and 4-1/2 cups of water.
- Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and stir. Simmer until the vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes.
- Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot.
Notes
Serving size: 2 cups
WW Points: 3
Check your WW Points for this recipe and track it in the WW app.
(Must be logged into WW on a smartphone or tablet.) 4 SmartPoints (Green plan) 3 SmartPoints (Blue plan) 0 SmartPoints (Purple plan using wholegrain pasta) 4 PointsPlus (Old plan) This recipe is only a guide. Use whatever quick cooking vegetables you prefer. No asparagus? Zucchini, summer squash, or green beans would make nice substitutions for the asparagus. No peas? Substitute corn or a can of your favorite beans or chick peas More flavor? I liked how the flavor of the vegetables shined here. But add whatever herbs and spice suit your fancy. Basil, parsley, thyme, oregano, cilantro, savory, Italian seasoning, etc. Garnishes? Grated cheese, chopped fresh herbs, a drizzle of pesto, croutons, etc.
(Must be logged into WW on a smartphone or tablet.) 4 SmartPoints (Green plan) 3 SmartPoints (Blue plan) 0 SmartPoints (Purple plan using wholegrain pasta) 4 PointsPlus (Old plan) This recipe is only a guide. Use whatever quick cooking vegetables you prefer. No asparagus? Zucchini, summer squash, or green beans would make nice substitutions for the asparagus. No peas? Substitute corn or a can of your favorite beans or chick peas More flavor? I liked how the flavor of the vegetables shined here. But add whatever herbs and spice suit your fancy. Basil, parsley, thyme, oregano, cilantro, savory, Italian seasoning, etc. Garnishes? Grated cheese, chopped fresh herbs, a drizzle of pesto, croutons, etc.
Nutrition
Serving: 2cups | Calories: 152kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 29mg | Potassium: 591mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1646IU | Vitamin C: 46mg | Calcium: 54mg | Iron: 4mg