1/2 lb. reduced-fat smoked turkey kielbasa, sliced (or lean ham)
1 small zucchini, chopped
1 C. cabbage, finely chopped
1 onion, chopped
1 medium carrot, grated
1 green pepper, chopped
1 tsp.dried basil or 5 leaves fresh, chopped
1/2 tsp.crushed red pepper flakes
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 C. spiral pasta, dry
2 cans chicken broth
2 soup cans water
1 6 oz. can V8 juice
1 can great northern beans, drained
1 can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can green beans, drained

In a non-stick skillet, cook kielbasa over medium heat until lightly browned. Add the onion, carrot, green pepper, cabbage, zucchini and garlic. Cook and stir for 5 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Transfer to a slow cooker. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Cover and cook on low for 8-9 hours. If in a hurry, you can bring all ingredients to a boil and cover. Remove from heat; let sit for 30 minutes. Serve.

Serving Size: 1 1/2 C.
Calories: 200
Fat: 2g
Fiber: 7g