Vegetable and Stars Soup

This #FoodieFriday, we're sharing a recipe from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1½ cups tomato juice
• 2 cups low-sodium broth (vegetable or chicken)
• ½ teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
• 1 large garlic clove, finely minced
• 2 cups frozen vegetable blend (carrots, peas, green beans)
• 6 ounces stellini star-shaped pasta
• 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

1. Bring tomato juice, broth, Italian seasonings and garlic to a boil.
2. Add the frozen vegetables and star-shaped pasta. Reduce heat to medium and simmer for 15 minutes until pasta is cooked and soup has thickened slightly.
3. Stir in the Parmesan cheese and serve.

Nutrition Facts per Serving: Calories: 250; Total fat: 2g; Saturated fat: 1g; Cholesterol: 3mg; Sodium: 736mg; Carbohydrate: 44g; Fiber: 7g; Sugars: 4g; Protein: 12g