Wintertime is the perfect time to satisfy your soul with this piping hot bowl of Minestrone soup. This heart-healthy recipe is a filling meal that is not only low in calories but also low in fat.

More so this recipe is simple to make in a pinch and guaranteed to take that winter chill off... all while satisfying your tummy and your taste buds!

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups zucchini, quartered
• 1 cup leeks, chopped
• 1/2 cup celery, sliced
• 1/2 cup carrots, sliced
• 2 (16-ounce) cans chicken broth, fat-free, low sodium
• 1 (14 1/2-ounce) can Italian-style stewed tomatoes, undrained and coarsely chopped
• 1 (16-ounce) can red kidney beans, drained
• 1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce, no salt added
• 1/3 cup dry red wine
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 Tablespoon oregano
• 2 teaspoons Creole seasoning
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 cup ditalini pasta (short tube-shaped macaroni), uncooked
• 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated