CANNELLINI AND CABBAGE SOUP

Any white bean, such as Great Northern or navy may be substituted for the cannellini.

8 first-course servings (about 1 cup each)

3 cups thinly sliced or chopped cabbage

1 small onion, coarsely chopped

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 teaspoon crushed caraway seeds

2 cans (14½ ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth

1 cup water

1 can (15 ounces) cannellini or Great Northern beans, rinsed, drained

½ cup (4 ounces) mostaccioli (penne), uncooked

Salt and pepper, to taste

1. Sauté cabbage, onion, garlic, and caraway seeds in lightly greased medium skillet until cabbage begins to wilt, 8 to 10 minutes. Add chicken broth, water, and beans to saucepan; heat to boiling. Stir in pasta; reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, until pasta is al dente, about 15 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Per Serving:

Calories: 107

% of calories from fat: 7

Fat (gm): 1

Saturated fat (gm): 0.1

Cholesterol (mg): 0

Sodium (mg): 175

Protein (gm): 6.9

Carbohydrate (gm): 21.9

Exchanges:

Milk: 0.0

Vegetable: 1.0

Fruit: 0.0

Bread: 1.0

Meat: 0.5

Fat: 0.0