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30-Minute Minestrone

Submitted by: Taste of Home's Fast Family Favorites 
This simple, chunky soup is low in calories. The broth's seasoned nicely, while the spinach adds a refreshing difference. 

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Meatball Minestrone

Submitted by: Linda de Beaudrap 
'As the busy parents of two boys, my husband and I are always on the lookout for quick meals,' writes Linda de Beaudrap of Calgary, Alberta. 'You don't have to thaw the frozen meatballs for this satisfying soup, so you can have it on the table in minutes.' 

Hamburger Minestrone

Submitted by: Maudie Breen 
This hearty broth is sure to warm you up on a cool day. Filled with Italian seasoning, good-for-you vegetables, ground beef and macaroni, the recipe was sent in by Maudie Breen of Salt Lake City, Utah. 

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Turkey Minestrone

Submitted by: Betty Christensen 
I love serving this savory soup to lunch guests. Italian turkey sausage gives the broth just the right spice. I never cooked much when I was growing up, so when I got out on my own, I found that great recipes like this can make anyone a good cook. -Betty Christensen, Victoria, British Columbia 

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Lena's Minestrone

Submitted by: Lalena 
In this minestrone recipe all of the vegetables and red kidney beans are pureed smooth, and the pasta is added during the last few minutes of cooking. Serve with freshly grated Romano cheese. Completely vegetarian. 

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Shortcut Minestrone

Submitted by: Barbara Jellison 
'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. 

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Spinach Minestrone

Submitted by: Gladys De Boer 
'Sprinkle grated Parmesan on bowls of this flavorful soup that's chock-full of spinach, beans and pasta,' recommends Gladys DeBoer from her home in Castleford, Idaho. 'Breadsticks are an easy accompaniment,' she adds. 

Claudette's Minestrone

Submitted by: Claudette 
This is a straight-forward soup with potatoes, carrots and celery cooked in a tomato broth with kidney beans and pasta. 

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Pesto Minestrone

Submitted by: Natalie Cataldo 
Natalie Cataldo relies on store-bought pesto to provide mild flavor to this chunky tortellini and vegetable soup. 'It's a hit in my house,' says the Des Moines, Iowa cook. 'If you don't like zucchini, use another vegetable,' she suggests. 

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Potato Minestrone

Submitted by: Paula Zsiray 
Let the aroma of this savory soup waft through your home while you get ready for the holidays. 'I only have to slice some bread and prepare a salad to have dinner ready,' writes Paula Zsiray of Logan Utah. 'For a thicker soup, mash half of the garbanzo beans before adding them to the slow cooker.' 
 
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