VEGETABLE MINESTRONE

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Serve this hearty soup featuring veggies, green beans, Progresso® kidney beans and beef-flavored broth - perfect for an Italian dinner.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 1h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 18

3 tablespoons olive oil
3 large carrots, chopped
3 stalks celery, chopped
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 medium zucchini, coarsely chopped
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
1 bag (12 oz) Fresh green beans, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 can (28 oz) diced tomatoes with basil, garlic and oregano, undrained
1 can (14.5 oz) fire-roasted diced tomatoes with garlic, undrained
1 can (15.5 oz) great northern beans, drained
1 can (15 oz) Progresso™ dark red kidney beans, drained
2 cartons (32 oz each) Progresso™ beef-flavored broth (8 cups)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 1/2 cups uncooked ditalini (short tubes) pasta (6 oz)
1 bag (6 oz) fresh baby spinach leaves
3 tablespoons basil pesto
Freshly shredded Parmesan cheese, if desired

Steps:

  • In 5- to 6-quart Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add carrots, celery, garlic, zucchini, onion and green beans; cook 7 minutes, stirring frequently, until crisp-tender. Add both cans of tomatoes, both cans of beans, broth, salt and pepper flakes. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer uncovered 20 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
  • Stir pasta into soup. Cook 10 minutes or until pasta is tender. Stir in spinach; cook 1 minute or until spinach is wilted. Stir in pesto. Sprinkle individual servings with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 217, Carbohydrate 33 g, Fat 1, Fiber 7 g, Protein 11 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1068 mg

Kharikhola School
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I'm not a huge fan of vegetable soup, but this one is actually pretty good. The vegetables are cooked perfectly and the broth is flavorful. I would definitely make this again.


Maliha Maqsood
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I had some carrots, celery, and onions that were about to go bad, so I threw them in this soup and it turned out great! The soup is also very affordable to make, which is a bonus.


Mhmd Talima
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I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. I will definitely be making this again.


Faizan Channa
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This minestrone is the perfect comfort food for a cold day. The vegetables are tender and flavorful, and the broth is rich and satisfying. I love the addition of the pesto, which gives the soup a nice depth of flavor.


M saifal Fraz
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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, so it's a great way to clean out my fridge. And the leftovers are even better the next day!


Logain Ezzat
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Delicious and healthy! This soup is packed with vegetables and has a delicious, flavorful broth. I love that it's also relatively low in calories and fat, so it's a great option for a healthy meal.


Tisetso Ricourts
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Meh.


Affua obaapa
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Not bad, but a bit bland for my taste. I think I'll add some more herbs and spices next time to give it a little more flavor.


ZrX SaBbIr
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This soup is pure comfort food. The vegetables are cooked perfectly and the broth is rich and flavorful. I love the addition of the Parmesan cheese and basil, which really take this soup to the next level. Definitely a keeper!


noura khaled
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Easy and tasty! This minestrone came together quickly and easily, and the end result was a delicious and flavorful soup. I especially liked the addition of the pesto, which gave the soup a nice depth of flavor.


Vlad Ivanovski
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Just made this minestrone and it is delicious! I used a variety of vegetables from my garden and the flavor is amazing. The soup is hearty and filling, and I love the addition of the Parmesan cheese and basil. Highly recommend!


Thabo Mofokeng
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This minestrone soup was a hit with my family! The vegetables were tender and flavorful, and the broth was rich and satisfying. I added some extra kale and spinach for a boost of greens, and it turned out perfectly. Will definitely be making this aga


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