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Green Minestrone

Estimated Nutritional Profile
Nutrient Quantity
Protein (g)124.9809
Energy (kCal)947.8942
Carbohydrates (g)70.2148
Total fats (g)19.6729
Temporal Sequence of Cooking Processes
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    Utensils Used
    | 1. In a large pot, heat oil over medium heat. | 2. Add leeks, carrots and water. Cover and cook until the leeks are very tender, 15 minutes. Don't allow to brown. | 3. Add 6 cups broth and bring to a boil. | 4. Add pasta and cook, stirring occasionally, until almost tender, about 10 minutes. | 5. Add beans, green beans, zucchini, peas, and asparagus. Simmer, uncovered, over medium heat, until vegetables are tender, 8 minutes. | 6. In a small bowl mix parsley, basil, green onions and garlic. Stir into simmering soup. | 7. Add additional broth to thin soup if neccesary. | 8. Season with salt and pepper. | 9. Top with parmesan if desired. | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Estimated Nutritional Profile for Ingredients
    Ingredient Name Quantity Unit State Energy (kcal) Carbohydrates Protein (g) Total Lipid (Fat) (g)
    olive oil 1 tablespoon 119.34 0.0 0.0 13.5
    leek 1 rinsed diced 54.29 12.5935 1.335 0.267
    carrot 1 cup diced 52.48 12.2624 1.1904 0.3072
    water 1 tablespoon 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
    vegetable broth 6 -8 cups 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
    shell pasta 1/2 cup 479.1167 0.0 106.59 2.6917
    cannellini bean 19 ounces rinsed drained 479.1167 0.0 106.59 2.6917
    green bean 1 cup sliced 31.0 6.97 1.83 0.22
    zucchini 1 cup diced 21.08 3.8564 1.5004 0.3968
    baby pea 1 cup frozen 119.0 19.88 7.8225 1.4
    asparagus 1 cup trimmed sliced 26.8 5.1992 2.948 0.1608
    parsley 1 tablespoon chopped 1.368 0.2405 0.1129 0.03
    basil 1 tablespoon chopped 0.6095 0.0702 0.0835 0.017
    green onion 2 chopped 38.34 8.1508 1.3774 0.6674
    garlic clove 1 minced 4.47 0.9918 0.1908 0.015
    salt pepper 479.1167 0.0 106.59 2.6917
    parmesan cheese - - - -

    - Means that suitable USDA nutrition profile could not be mapped for this ingredient-unit combination.



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