Vegetable Bean Soup

From Balanced Protein Diet

Vegetable Bean Soup from Balanced Protein Diet tastes like soup you've been cooking all day. Hearty and full of pasta, beans, carrots, peas and greens, this lite entree is great for lunch, dinner or a snack anytime of the day. You'll feel full completely satisfied. Have it with a small salad and Walden Farm calorie free dressing to make it a complete meal. Each serving has 12 grams of protein and only 10 grams of carbohydrates.

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 packet (28 g)
Servings Per Container:  7
Amount Per Serving
Calories - 90
Calories From Fat - 5
Total Fat - 0.5 g
   Saturated Fat - 0 g
   Trans Fat - 0 g
Cholesterol - 0 mg
Sodium - 690 mg
Potassium - 520 mg
Total Carbohydrates - 10 g
   Dietary Fiber - 1 g
   Sugars - 3 g
Protein - 12 g

Ingredients: Sodium Caseinate (from Milk), Pasta (Durum Semolina [from Wheat], Niacin, Ferrous Sulfate, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Tomato Powder, Yeast Extract, Red Beans*, Potassium Caseinate, Soy Protein Isolate, Natural and Artificial Flavors (includes Chicken), Carrots*, Maltodextrin, Potassium Citrate, Peas*, Green Beans*, Cornstarch, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Guar Gum, Sugar, Dextrose, Disodium Inosinate and Disodium Guanylate, Spices, Onion Powder, Soy Sauce (Soybeans, Wheat, Salt), Tapioca Maltodextrin, Ground Garlic, Soy Lecithin, Spice Extractives, Whey, Yellow #5, Yeast Powder, Red #40, Garlic Powder, Extract of Turmeric, Gum Arabic, Blue #1, Extract of Red Pepper.  

*Dehydrated

Directions:
   Microwave
1) Combine the contents of one packet and 7 ounces of HOT water in a microwave-safe bowl. Stir thoroughly.
2) Microwave on LOW-MEDIUM (40%) for 3 minutes; stir.
3) Continue cooking on LOW-MEDIUM for 5 - 6 minutes or until pasta is tender. (Microwave ovens vary; adjust time as needed.)

   Stove-Top
1) Combine the contents of one packet and 7 ounces of HOT water in a saucepan. Stir thoroughly.
2) Bring to a boil over medium heat. reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 7 - 8 minutes or until pasta is tender, stirring frequently.