Quick Hearty Minestrone

Quick Hearty Minestrone 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 cup chopped onion 2 garlic cloves, minced 6 cups vegetable broth 2 1/2 cups (3/4-inch) cubed peeled butternut squash 2 1/2 cups (3/4-inch) cubed peeled baking potato 1 cup (1-inch) cut green beans (about 1/4 pound) 1/2 cup diced carrot 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/4 teaspoon salt 4 cups chopped kale 1/2 cup uncooked orzo (rice-shaped pasta) 1 (16-ounce) can cannellini beans or other white beans, rinsed and drained 1/2 cup (2 ounces) grated fresh Parmesan cheese Heat the oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic; sauté 2 1/2 minutes or until tender. Add broth and the next 7 ingredients (broth through salt); bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 3 minutes. Add kale, orzo, and beans; cook 5 minutes or until orzo is done and vegetables are tender. Sprinkle with cheese. Yield: 8 servings (serving size: 1 1/2 cups soup and 1 tablespoon cheese) NUTRITION PER SERVING CALORIES 212 (21% from fat); FAT 5g (sat 1.6g, mono 1g, poly 1.2g); PROTEIN 9.6g; CARB 36g; FIBER 3.9g; CHOL 5mg; IRON 1.9mg; SODIUM 961mg; CALC 164mg;