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Shortcut Minestrone

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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Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
35 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 10 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 4 bacon strips, diced
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 3 medium carrots, chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 (28 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 1 (16 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
  • 2/3 cup uncooked pasta shells
  • 2 teaspoons brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 cup frozen cut green beans
  • grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

  1. 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. In the drippings, saute onion and carrots for 3-4 minutes or until tender. Add garlic; cook 2 minutes longer.
  2. Stir in 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 Parmesan cheese if desired and bacon.

Footnotes

  • Nutritional Analysis: One 1-cup serving (prepared with reduce-sodium beef broth and without Parmesan cheese) equals 188 calories, 3 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 2 mg cholesterol, 560 mg sodium, 31 g carbohydrate, 7 g fiber, 10 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1/2 meat.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 8, 2007 by RAJprodigalhusband 
Absolutely delicious! The best homemade Minestrone Soup I've tasted! And, it's simple enough... MORE
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Reviewed on Jul. 5, 2008 by Bwendler 
This is one of the best soup/stews I have ever had! Only thing that I suggest is to add extra... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 21, 2008 by luv2givmy2girls 
I doubled this recipe last night. We ate half for dinner and I froze the other portion for a... MORE
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Reviewed on Feb. 23, 2009 by krispy6372 
meh. i thought this recipe was just ok...not quite what i was looking for. To me, it tasted... MORE
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Reviewed on Feb. 9, 2009 by taertman2516 
I really enjoyed it! I skipped the brown sugar, added some salt and pepper, and put in... MORE
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Reviewed on Nov. 12, 2008 by 4beauties 
Fabulous! My 5-year old gave me a thumbs up with a "Wowie, wowie, wow!" You can't get any... MORE
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Reviewed on Apr. 5, 2008 by MrsBirkey 
I loved this soup. Very hearty, full of veggies, quick and easy, and delicious! I used... MORE

 
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