Green Minestrone: A Healthy Twist with Turkey Bacon and Chicken Ham
A delicious and healthy twist on classic minestrone, featuring turkey bacon and chicken ham for added flavor.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Low-Carb
- 4 cups vegetable stock
- 1 cup diced turkey bacon
- 1 cup diced chicken ham
- 2 cups chopped green beans
- 2 cups chopped spinach
- 1 cup diced zucchini
- 1 cup diced celery
- 1 cup diced onion
- 3 cloves minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup small pasta (like ditalini)
- salt to taste
- In a large pot, heat a little oil over medium heat. Add the turkey bacon and cook until crispy.
- Add the onion, garlic, celery, and zucchini. Sauté until vegetables are tender.
- Pour in the vegetable stock and bring to a simmer.
- Add the green beans and pasta; cook according to pasta package instructions.
- Stir in the spinach, chicken ham, thyme, pepper, and salt. Cook until the spinach is wilted and everything is heated through.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- This soup can be served with a sprinkle of parmesan cheese on top.
- Feel free to customize the vegetables based on what you have available.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: Green Minestrone, healthy soup, turkey bacon, chicken ham