HEART HEALTHY RECIPE- RATATOUILLE SOUP

Orzo is a pasta made from wheat, and it’s shaped like long-grain rice.  It gives this soup a delicious and unique flavor.

Ratatouille Soup

 Vegetable oil cooking spray  

1 c.  chopped onion

1 c.  chopped green pepper

2 cloves garlic, peeled, ends removed, chopped

3 c.  eggplant, peeled, cut into ¼ -inch cubes

1 can  (32 oz. )  tomatoes, undrained, crushed

2 c.  zucchini ( sliced ¼-inch thick )

4 c.  water

1 bay leaf

1 ¼  tsp.  dried basil

1 ¼  tsps.  dried oregano

1/8 tsp. pepper

½  c.  (3 oz. ) orzo or favorite small pasta

 Spray a large soup pot with the cooking spray and warm over medium heat.  Add the onion, green pepper and garlic.  Cook until tender, about 5 minutes.  Add  the  eggplant and cook 5 minutes, stirring frequently and adding small amounts of water, if necessary, to prevent sticking.  Add the tomatoes, zucchini, 4 c.  water, bay leaf, basil, oregano and pepper.  Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover and cook 45 minutes.  Add the orzo and cook, uncovered, for 10 minutes.  Remove and discard the bay leaf before serving.

 

Nutrition Information:  1/8 recipe

Calories 96, Total fat (trace), Saturated fat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 292 mg, Carbohydrate 22 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 5 g, Protein 3 g