MEXI-STRONI SOUP

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If you're a fan of classic minestrone but love bold Mexican flavors, this soup's for you! It's pumped up with spices, veggies, and pasta for a filling bowl of fun. -Darlene Island, Lakewood, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 7h55m

Yield 10 servings (3-3/4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 18

1-1/2 pounds beef stew meat (1-inch pieces)
1-1/2 cups shredded carrots
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced, optional
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
3/4 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
2 cans (10 ounces each) diced tomatoes and green chiles, undrained
2 cups spicy hot V8 juice
1 carton (32 ounces) reduced-sodium beef broth
1 medium zucchini, halved and thinly sliced
2 cups finely shredded cabbage
2 celery ribs, thinly sliced
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup small pasta shells
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Place first 11 ingredients in a 6- or 7-qt. slow cooker. Cook, covered, on low until meat is tender, 7-9 hours. Stir in zucchini, cabbage, celery, beans and pasta. Cook, covered, on high until vegetables and pasta are tender, 30-45 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 249 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 44mg cholesterol, Sodium 816mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 21g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Lumka Lu
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I'm not a fan of Mexican food, but I really enjoyed this soup. The flavors were great and it was very filling.


Tayyab Raheem
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This soup is so delicious and easy to make. I love that I can use leftover beef to make it.


abeer abdalla
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit. It's a great comfort food for a cold night.


mvuku nathi
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I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!


cactus ally
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This soup is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the pasta and the cheese, and they don't even notice the vegetables.


Gift Precillia
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I'm not a big fan of beef, but I really enjoyed this soup. The flavors were great and the beef was very tender.


Khadijat Aliyu Masu
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This soup is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I always get compliments when I serve it.


Raj Put
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I love the way the cheese melts into the soup. It makes it so creamy and delicious.


Gabe Loeffler
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover beef. It's also a great meal to make on a cold night.


Aenaut Khan
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I followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out perfectly. It was so flavorful and comforting.


Omphile Letsoalo
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This soup is amazing! The flavors are so well-balanced and the beef is so tender. I will definitely be making this again and again.


SpursPro
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's easy to follow and the ingredients are easy to find. The soup turned out great, and it was a delicious and hearty meal.


atani davis
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This soup was a hit with my family! The flavors were so rich and complex, and the beef was fall-apart tender. I will definitely be making this again.