Minestrone in Minutes
Minestrone soup with mozzarella cheese baked on top.
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Ingredients
2 tablespoons Land O Lakes® Butter
1 cup water
1
2 cup chopped green bell pepper1 small (1
2 cup) onion, chopped1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh garlic
2 (15- to 16-ounce) cans pinto beans, rinsed, drained
2 (14.5-ounce) cans beef broth
2 (14.5-ounce) cans diced tomatoes in juice
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1 cup uncooked dried elbow macaroni
1
2 cup croutons1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
*Substitute 1 teaspoon each dried oregano leaves, dried marjoram leaves and dried basil leaves and 1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage.
How to make
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STEP 1
Melt butter in 4-quart saucepan; add water, green pepper, onion and garlic. Cook over medium heat 5-7 minutes or until onion is tender.
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STEP 2
Stir in beans, beef broth, tomatoes and Italian seasoning. Continue cooking 10-12 minutes or until mixture comes to a full boil.
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STEP 3
Reduce heat to low. Add macaroni; cook uncovered 6-8 minutes or until macaroni is tender and soup is heated through.
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STEP 4
Heat oven to 400°F.
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STEP 5
Ladle soup in individual ovenproof bowls. Top each with croutons and shredded cheese. Bake 3-5 minutes or until cheese is melted.
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