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Fall Minestrone
With the weather getting cooler, the crockpot is getting more use. This is a different variation on the traditional Italian soup, with fall or winter vegetables predominating.
1 lb Ground Beef
2 1/2 c Butternut Squash,Peeled And Cubed
1 1/2 c Potato,Peeled And Cubed
2 lb Fennel Bulbs,Cut In 1" Pieces
1 Onion,Coarsely Chopped
2 ea Garlic,Minced
1 c Dried Kidney Beans
2 cn Low Sodium Chicken Broth
1 c White Wine
4 c Spinach,Chopped
1 T Italian Seasoning
Cook beans according to package directions until almost done. In a skillet brown beef, breaking up into coarse chunks. Drain. In a large crock pot, place vegetables on the bottom. Sprinkle seasoning over top. Add beans and beef. Pour broth and wine over all. Cook on low for 8 to 10 hours.
Yield: 8 Servings
Sodium Category: ModerateSodium
Diabetic Exchanges
1.5 Starch
0 Fruit
0 Milk
0 Other Carbohydrates
3 Vegetable
2 Lean Meat
0 Very Lean Meat
1 Fat
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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 Helping Servings Per Recipe 8 Amount Per Serving |
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| Calories | 361 |
| Calories from Fat | 90 |
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Total Fat 10 gr Saturated Fat 4 gr Polyunsaturated Fat 1 gr Monounsaturated Fat 4 gr Cholesterol 45 mg Sodium 153 mg Potassium 1451 mg Carbohydrates 41 gr Dietary Fiber 11.2gr Protein 24 gr |
15% 19% 15% 6% 36% 14% 45% |
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Vitamin A Vitamin C Calcium Iron |
30% 56% 15% 30% |
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* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet |
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