Alessi Minestrone Soup, Tuscan Farro & Bean, Premium

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4 g fiber per serving. 6 g protein per serving. Healthy Heart. While many factors affect heart disease, diets low in saturated fats and cholesterol may reduce the risk of this disease. Low fat. No artificial colors. No preservatives. There is nothing quite as satisfying as a bowl of rich, hearty soup. Soups are eaten in almost every corner of the world and over the years, certain soups have become associated with particular countries. Italy is no exception with several regions boasting claim to some of the world's best soups. Alessi Tuscan Farro & Bean minestrone soup is savory and delicious. Hailing from the town of Lucca in Tuscany, this thick, three bean multi-vegetable soup is laden with the ancient grain, farro. With four grams of fiber and six grams of protein, our hearty soup is the ultimate comfort food perfect for a cold night or any night. People today eat soup for different reasons that they did yesteryear. Once considered an inexpensive meal for the poor, soup has become popular among the health conscious consumers of today. There is a saying about soups in Southen Italy that states, Sette cose fa la zuppa which translates to Soup does seven things. It relieves your hunger, quenches your thirst, fills your stomach, cleans your teeth, makes you sleep, helps you digest and colors your cheeks. Give Alessi soups a try and let us know if the old saying might still prove to be right www.alessifoods.com. Try our other traditional soups and Buon Appetito! Manufactured in the USA by Vigo Importing Co.

Ingredients

FARRO (WHEAT), DEHYDRATED BEANS (RED, PINTO, NAVY), DEHYDRATED VEGETABLES (POTATO, TOMATO, ONION, CARROTS, CELERY, PEAS, BROCCOLI, PARSLEY), MALTODEXTRIN (FROM CORN). CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: SALT, SUGAR, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, CORN MEAL, HYDROLYZED CORN PROTEIN, GARLIC, SPICES, DEHYDRATED CHICKEN, TURMERIC, DISODIUM INOSINATE, DISODIUM GUANYLATE, SODIUM ALUMINOSILICATE (ANTI-CAKING AGENT), CELERY EXTRACT.

Directions

Cooking Instructions: Makes 1 quart of soup. 1. Bring 4-1/2 cups (36 oz) of water to a boil in a 3 quart pot. 2. Add package of dry soup mix and stir for one minute. Stir frequently to avoid possible overflow. 3. Reduce heat to medium and cook uncovered for 12-15 minutes. Soup should bubble during cooking. Stir occasionally. 4. Remove from heat. For authentic Italian taste, stir in 1 tablespoon Alessi Extra Virgin olive oil and sprinkle with grated cheese (Optional). Serve and enjoy!