Milano Minestrone, healthy version of minestrone whipped up in a jiffy with loads of fibre rich veggies and perked up with oregano and parsley.
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Milano Minestrone

One of the healthy version of minestrone whipped up in a jiffy with loads of fibre rich veggies and perked up with oregano and parsley. Fibre is known to control blood sugar levels and blood cholesterol levels, making this soup a healthy option for one and all.

Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 14 minutes
Serves 6.

¼ cup whole wheat penne
1 tsp dried oregano
1½ tsp oil
2 tbsp finely chopped onions
2 bayleaves (tejpatta)
1½ cups finely chopped carrots
2 tbsp finely chopped cauliflower
2 tbsp green peas
¾ cup peeled and finely chopped potatoes
3 tbsp finely chopped cabbage
1 tbsp cornflour dissolved in ½ cup of water
2 tbsp chopped tomatoes
4 tbsp fresh tomato purée
Salt and freshly ground black pepper (kalimirch) to taste

For the garnish
2 tbsp finely chopped parsley

1. Heat the oil in a deep non-stick pan, add the onions and bayleaves and sauté on a medium flame for 30 seconds.
2. Add the carrots, cauliflower, green peas and 5 cups of water, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
3. Add the potatoes, cabbage and whole wheat penne, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 7 to 8 minutes till the vegetables are tender, while stirring occasionally.
4. Add the cornflour-water mixture, tomatoes, tomato purée, oregano, salt and pepper, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes, while stirring continuously.
Serve hot garnished with parsley.

Nutrient values per serving
Energy: 60 calories
Protein: 1.5 gm
Carbohydrate: 10.3 gm
Fat: 1.4 gm
Fibre: 2.6 mg
Vitamin A: 693.4 mcg