Quick Minestrone

Name: Quick Minestrone
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons Land O Lakes® Butter; 1 cup water; 1/2 cup chopped carrot; 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper; 1 small (1/2 cup) onion, chopped; 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh garlic; 2 (15-ounce) cans pinto and/or kidney beans, rinsed, drained; 1 (14.5-ounce) can beef or vegetable broth; 2 (14.5-ounce) cans diced tomatoes in juice; 1 tablespoon dried Italian seasoning *; 4 ounces (1 cup) uncooked dried pasta nuggets or elbow macaroni; Freshly grated Parmesan cheese, if desired

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15 min

Prep Time

40 min

Total Time

servings

Ingredients

2 tablespoons Land O Lakes® Butter

1 cup water

¹/₂ cup chopped carrot

¹/₂ cup chopped green bell pepper

1 small (¹/₂ cup) onion, chopped

1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh garlic

2 (15-ounce) cans pinto and/or kidney beans, rinsed, drained

1 (14.5-ounce) can beef or vegetable broth

2 (14.5-ounce) cans diced tomatoes in juice

1 tablespoon dried Italian seasoning

4 ounces (1 cup) uncooked dried pasta nuggets or elbow macaroni

Freshly grated Parmesan cheese, if desired

*Substitute 1 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves, 3/4 teaspoon dried basil leaves and 3/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves.

How to make

STEP 1

Melt butter in 4-quart saucepan; add water, carrot, bell pepper, onion and garlic. Cook over medium heat 5-7 minutes or until onion is tender.
STEP 2

Stir in beans, broth, tomatoes and Italian seasoning. Continue cooking 10-12 minutes or until mixture comes to a full boil. Reduce heat to low. Add pasta; cook, uncovered, 6-8 minutes or until pasta is tender and soup is heated through.
STEP 3

Top each serving with grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.

200 Calories

4.5 Fat (g)

10 Cholesterol (mg)

920 Sodium (mg)

32 Carbohydrates (g)

1 Dietary Fiber

10 Protein (g)

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