MINESTRONE SOUP FOR A CROWD

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This vegetable-and-pasta soup is a genius go-to for feeding a big group-it's hearty, delicious and ready in three simple steps!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
2 small zucchini, chopped (2 cups)
2 medium carrots, sliced (1 cup)
2 medium celery stalks, chopped (1 cup)
1 can (28 oz) Muir Glen™ organic diced tomatoes, undrained
1 carton (32 oz) Progresso™ chicken broth (4 cups) or 4 cups water
4 cups tomato juice
1 cup dry red wine or water
1 tablespoon dried basil leaves
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cups uncooked rotini, mostaccioli and shell pasta mixture

Steps:

  • Spray 8-quart nonstick Dutch oven with cooking spray; heat over medium heat. Add garlic and onion; cook about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onion is tender.
  • Stir in remaining ingredients except pasta. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 45 minutes.
  • Heat to boiling. Stir in pasta. Return to boiling. Reduce heat; simmer uncovered 10 to 15 minutes or until pasta is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130, Carbohydrate 27 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 950 mg

Naveed Akbarali
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This soup is delicious and so easy to make. I love that I can use frozen vegetables.


Virginia Gibson
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This is a great recipe for a crowd. I made it for a party and everyone loved it.


Stav Levi
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a success. It's the perfect soup for a cold winter day.


Pops
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This soup is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand.


ivy moroaswi
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I'm not a big fan of vegetables, but I really enjoyed this soup. The broth was very flavorful and the vegetables were cooked just right.


Oswald Templeton (OZ)
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This is the best minestrone soup I've ever had. The broth is so flavorful and the vegetables are cooked perfectly.


andre Lucwaba
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I always have a few extra carrots and celery in my fridge, so this is a perfect recipe for me.


Gugy Buby
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I'm not a fan of minestrone soup, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The vegetables were cooked perfectly and the broth was very flavorful.


Roberto Castillo
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This soup is delicious and so easy to make. I love that I can use frozen vegetables.


Dori Crawford
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day.


Shoaib ali khan
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This is my new favorite minestrone soup recipe. It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Paul Ribauw
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I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


md rajibmasud
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This soup is so easy to make and it's packed with flavor. I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand.


Peter ebaye
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I'm not a huge fan of minestrone soup, but this recipe changed my mind. The vegetables were cooked perfectly and the broth was rich and flavorful.


Sajid Ali
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This minestrone soup was a hit at my party! I doubled the recipe and it fed 20 people easily. Everyone loved the flavorful broth and hearty vegetables.