Name: Hearty Low-Sodium Minestrone
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Cuisine: Healthy
Ingredients: 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth; 1 cup diced carrots; 1 cup green beans, chopped; 1/2 cup whole wheat pasta shells; 1 tsp dried basil (no salt)

Ingredients

4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
1 cup diced carrots
1 cup green beans, chopped
1/2 cup whole wheat pasta shells
1 tsp dried basil (no salt)

Instructions

Bring the vegetable broth to a boil in a large pot.
Add carrots and simmer for 10 minutes.
Add green beans, pasta, and basil.
Simmer for another 10-15 minutes until carrots and pasta are tender. Serve hot.

A Note on Sodium & Substitutions

Always read labels on canned ingredients (like beans or broths) to ensure they are true "Low Sodium" or "No Salt Added" varieties. If a recipe calls for soy sauce, use Coconut Aminos instead for kidney and heart health.