LEAN AND GREEN MINESTRONE SOUP

OPTAVIA Counts:

• 1 Lean
• 3 Green 
• 3 Condiment

Need a healthy and balanced recipe to heat up the family members during those chilly winter times? Try this Minestrone Soup recipe! It is absolutely worth the delay!

Do you like to eat Italian food at practically every meal? Complete this lean and green Minestrone Soup recipe to give you as well as your family members an Italian meal that is on plan and second to none!

• Difficulty
  Medium
• Servings
  4
• Cooking Time
  60 MINUTES
• Prep Time
  15 MINUTES

LEAN & GREEN MINESTRONE SOUP

INGREDIENTS

• 11/4 lbs Skinless ChickenThigh
• 4 cup Chicken Stock
• 1 tsp Salt (optional)*
• 1 cup Celery sliced
• 2 cup Green Cabbage shredded
• 1 cup Yellow Squash diced
• 1 cup Cauliflower Florets
• 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes halved
• 1 cup Fresh Basil
• 1/4 tsp Black Pepper
• 4 tsp Low-fat Parmesan Cheese

LEAN & GREEN MINESTRONE SOUP

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Combine the chicken and stock in a large pot, and bring to a boil. Once it starts boiling, lower the heat and also simmer gently for about 45 minutes until the chicken is cooked. Remember: Separate the chicken thighs from the broth and keep them aside to cool.
2. Add the vegetables to the simmering broth and continue to simmer carefully for 10 mins.
3. Once the chicken has cooled enough, shred it right into bite-size items.
4. Include the chicken back in the pot. Stir in the tomatoes, basil, as well as pepper. Serve the soup in bowls with 1 teaspoon of parmesan cheese per offering.