Make Your Own Longevity Minestrone Soup

Make Your Own Longevity Minestrone Soup. Did you know that most folks on the Italian Island of Sardinia live to be over the age of 100?  And they’re mentally and physically fit throughout their long lives?  Researchers credit their longevity to MINESTRONE SOUP.  Why?  Because of the nutritious ingredients used in the soup.

And now you can make your own Fountain of Youth Soup – straight from the Isle of Sardinia … enjoy 🙂

MINESTRONE – LONGEVITY SOUP

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 can (19 oz) white beans or fava or chickpea beans
• 2 tbs olive oil
• 1 chopped medium onion
• 2 tsp minced garlic
• 2 medium potatoes cut into small chunks
• 2 carrots cut into medium chunks
• 2 ribs of celery and fennel, sliced
• 1 can (28 o) crushed tomatoes
• 1-2 cups cooked pasta
• 1/2 cup chopped FRESH herbs, basil or Italian parsley
• salt and pepper
• grated cheese

DIRECTIONS:

Drain the beans, reserving the liquid. In a large pot, heat oil over medium-low heat.  Add onions and garlic, cook – stirring until onion is tender.  Stir in potatoes, carrots, celery and fennel – cook for 2 minutes.  Add tomatoes and reserved liquid.  If necessary add enough water so liquid in pot covers vegetables.  Cover and bring to a boil.  Reduce heat  to low and cook until vegetables are very tender.  Stir in pasta, herbs and beans – cook until flavorful and heated through.  Season with salt and pepper.  Serve with cheese.  YUM YUM

NUTRITION FOUND IN:

1. POTATOES – full of phytochemicals and antioxidants that lower blood pressure
2. ONION & GARLIC – loaded with allicin, a compound shown to destroy different bacteria and virus, helping to knock out colds and the flu
3. TOMATOES – packed with heart healthy lycopene and antioxidants
4. BEANS – loaded with mood bolstering nutrients
5. ITALIAN HERBS – packed with chlorophyll that shields your body from cancer

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