Quick Minestrone
Quick Minestrone
This nutritious soup recipe is the one to use when there is little time to cook.
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15 min
Prep Time
40 min
Total Time
8
servings Ingredients
2 tablespoons Land O Lakes® Butter
1 cup water
12 cup chopped carrot
12 cup chopped green bell pepper
1 small (12 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 Italian seasoning
4 ounces (1 cup) uncooked dried pasta nuggets or elbow macaroni
Freshly grated Parmesan cheese, if desired
*Substitute 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano leaves, 3/4 teaspoon dried basil leaves and 3/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves.
How to make
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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.
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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.
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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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