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Sweet Potato Minestrone

My daughters love how comforting this soup is, and I love that it’s high in beta-carotene and other nutrients. It’s a win-win!

—HELEN VAIL GLENSIDE, PA

PREP: 15 MIN. COOK: 20 MIN. MAKES: 14 SERVINGS (ABOUT 3 1/2 QUARTS)

4 cans (14 1/2 ounces each) reduced-sodium beef or vegetable broth

3 cups water

2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed

1 medium onion, chopped

4 garlic cloves, minced

2 teaspoons Italian seasoning

6 cups shredded cabbage

1 package (7 ounces) small pasta shells

2 cups frozen peas

1. In a soup kettle, combine the broth, water, sweet potatoes, onion, garlic and Italian seasoning; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes.

2. Return to a boil. Add the cabbage, pasta and peas; cook for 8-10 minutes or until the pasta and vegetables are tender.

PER SERVING 1 cup equals 127 cal., 1 g fat (0 sat. fat), 0 chol., 67 mg sodium, 23 g carb., 0 fiber, 6 g pro. Diabetic Exchange: 1/2 starch.