MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06 Title: Cabbage Soup with White Beans and Noodles Categories: Bacon, Beans, Pasta, Pillsbury, Soups Yield: 4 Servings 1 ts Extra virgin olive oil 3 c Green cabbage; chopped 1/2 c Onion; chopped 4 1/2 c Water; hot 1/2 c Uncooked medium egg noodles 2 ts Chicken boullion cubes 15 1/2 oz Canned navy beans; - drained, rinsed 4 sl Low-sodium bacon 1/2 ts Salt Cider vinegar; if desired Spray Dutch oven with nonstick cooking spray. Add oil; heat over Medium-High heat until hot. Add cabbage and onion; cook 6 minutes or until browned, stirring frequently. Add water, noodles, bouillon, and beans; mix well. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 20 minutes. Meanwhile, place several layers of microwave-safe paper towels in Microwave-safe plate. Place bacon slices in single layer on towels, cover with more towels. Microwave on High for 4 to 4-1/2 minuts or until crisp. Blot to remove excess grease; remove from paper towels. Cool slightly; crumble and set aside. Remove Dutch oven from heat; stir in salt, ladle soup into 4 individual soup bowls. Sprinkle each serving with bacon. Pass vinegar to be stirred into soup as desired. Per serving: 240 cal, 6 g fat, 9% CFF, 15 mg cholesterol, 1130 mg sodium, 33 g carbs, 7 g fiber, 13 g protein Exchanges: 2 Starch, 12 Very lean met, 1 Fat Recipe FROM: Pillsbury, Fast and Healthy Cooking, Jan/Feb 1999 Serving ideas: Serve with thick slices of pumpernickle bread and dark beer Posted to EAT-LF Digest by Roberta Banghart on Dec 09, 1998 MMMMM