SHORTCUT MINESTRONE
"This soup is hearty and makes a comforting lunch or dinner on a brisk day," relates Barbara Jellison from Bellevue, Washington. "The spaghetti sauce provides rich flavor without a long simmering time. I further cut the prep time by using my food processor to chop the vegetables.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 35m
Yield 10 servings (2-1/2 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a Dutch oven or soup kettle, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels. Drain, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings; set bacon aside. In the drippings, saute onion and carrots for 3-4 minutes or until tender. Add garlic; cook 2 minutes longer., Stir in the spaghetti sauce, broth and beans. Bring to a boil. Add the pasta, brown sugar, basil and oregano. Cook, uncovered, for 8-10 minutes or until pasta is tender, stirring occasionally. Add green beans; cook 5 minutes longer or until heated through. Garnish with reserved bacon and Parmesan cheese if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 188 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 560mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 10g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
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2E KING
[email protected]Loved the addition of the pesto.
Aliyan Haider
[email protected]Easy and quick to make.
Deividas Skamarakas
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Ms Unus
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Abdulai K Kalia
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out great! It was hearty and flavorful, and my family loved it.
Abir Howlader
[email protected]This soup was a bit bland for my taste. I added some extra spices and herbs to give it more flavor.
Sk Sohel
[email protected]Easy and tasty! I made this soup for my family and they loved it. I will definitely be making it again.
Rayna Al kassem
[email protected]This soup was delicious! The vegetables were cooked perfectly and the broth was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Alex Gipson
[email protected]I've made this soup several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's hearty and flavorful, and the shortcut ingredients make it a breeze to throw together.
Rashid Dar
[email protected]This minestrone soup was a hit with my family! It was easy to make and packed with flavor. I especially loved the addition of the pesto, which gave the soup a nice depth of flavor.