Shortcut Minestrone Soup Recipes

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SHORTCUT MINESTRONE



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"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

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

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

SHORTCUT SAUSAGE MINESTRONE



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I call this surprisingly good soup my magic soup because of its soothing powers. My daughter-in-law always asks for it when she needs a healing touch. -Marta Smith, Claremont, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings (2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 9

3/4 pound Italian turkey sausage links, casings removed
1 small green pepper, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
2 cups cut fresh green beans or frozen cut green beans
2 cups water
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes with basil, oregano and garlic, undrained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth
3/4 cup uncooked ditalini or other small pasta

Steps:

  • In a 6-qt. stockpot, cook sausage, pepper and onion over medium heat 5-7 minutes or until sausage is no longer pink, breaking meat into crumbles; drain., Add green beans, water, kidney beans, tomatoes and broth; bring to a boil. Stir in ditalini; cook, uncovered, 10-11 minutes or until pasta is tender, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 232 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 773mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 16g protein.

THIS SHORTCUT MINESTRONE USES INGREDIENTS YOU ALREADY HAVE IN YOUR FREEZER AND PANTRY



This Shortcut Minestrone Uses Ingredients You Already Have in Your Freezer and Pantry image

This minestrone soup recipe is made almost entirely of freezer and pantry staple ingredients. Use your favorite pasta sauce as a quick and tasty base.

Provided by Parade

Categories     Dinner, Soup/Stew

Time 5m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (14-oz) bag frozen mixed vegetables (like Birds Eye Chopped Seasoning Blend)
1 (23-oz) jar marinara sauce (like Barilla)
12 oz cut green beans
1 (15.5-oz) can drained and rinsed white beans
4 oz small pasta (or tortellini)
Pepper
Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Heat frozen mixed vegetables in a large saucepan. Add marinara sauce and 5 cups water and bring to a boil. Stir in green beans, white beans and pasta. Cook until pasta is done, about 5 minutes. Top with pepper and Parmesan cheese. Kitchen Counter Per serving: 339 cal, 9g fat, 22mg chol, 19g prot, 46g carbs, 13g sugar, 14g fi ber, 765mg sodium

Nutrition Facts :

EASY DUTCH OVEN MINESTRONE SOUP



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This Dutch oven minestrone soup is quick to prepare with shortcut ingredients. Add a salad and a crusty loaf of bread or breadsticks to round out the meal. -Joan Hallford, North Richland Hills, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings (2-3/4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) beef broth
1 jar (24 ounces) marinara sauce
3 cups frozen mixed vegetables, thawed
1 can (15-1/2 ounces) navy beans, rinsed and drained
24 frozen fully cooked Italian meatballs, thawed
5 ounces frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry (about ½ cup)
1 package (9 ounces) refrigerated cheese tortellini
Shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, combine broth, marinara sauce and mixed vegetables. Bring to a boil; add beans, meatballs and spinach. Simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Stir in tortellini; cook 7 minutes longer. Serve with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 384 calories, Fat 15g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 36mg cholesterol, Sodium 1467mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 9g fiber), Protein 21g protein.

SHORTCUT MINESTRONE SOUP



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Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 30m

Yield Makes 8 servings, 1-1/2 cups each.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 qt. (8 cups) water
2 cans (14-1/2 oz. each) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen chopped spinach
1 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen BOCA Meatless Italian Sausage, cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices
2 medium carrots, sliced
1 medium onion, chopped
1 cup farfalle (bow-tie pasta), uncooked

Steps:

  • Place all ingredients in large Dutch oven or stockpot.
  • Bring to boil on medium-high heat, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer 15 min. or until carrots are tender, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150, Fat 3 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 490 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 11 g

SHORTCUT MINESTRONE SOUP



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Great soup--simple and easy. It is good for cold nights and busy moms and dads. This recipe was given to me as a vegetarian meal, but you could easily add meat to it.

Provided by southern chef in lo

Categories     Vegetable

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 quarts water
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes, undrained
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach
1 (10 ounce) package frozen boca italian vegetarian sausages, cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices
2 medium carrots, sliced
1 medium onion, chopped
1 cup bow tie pasta, uncooked

Steps:

  • PLACE all ingredients in large Dutch oven or stockpot.
  • BRING to boil on medium-high heat, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer 15 minute or until carrots are tender, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 319.6, Fat 14.3, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 8, Sodium 1166.2, Carbohydrate 35.5, Fiber 8.6, Sugar 11, Protein 19.5

SHORTCUT MINESTRONE SOUP



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Minestrone soup in a half hour! Heartwarming and healthy laced with spinach, tomatoes, onions, and carrots, round out this minestrone with breadsticks for a great meal.

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 quarts water
2 (14.5 ounce) cans diced tomatoes, undrained
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach
1 (10 ounce) package frozen BOCA Meatless Italian Sausage, cut into 1/2-inch slices
2 medium carrots, sliced
1 medium onion, chopped
1 cup bow tie pasta, uncooked
1 tablespoon Grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • PLACE all ingredients except Parmesan cheese into stock pot or large Dutch oven.
  • BRING to a boil on medium-high heat, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer 15 minutes or until carrots are tender, stirring occasionally.
  • SERVE sprinkled with Parmesan cheese, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 221.2 calories, Carbohydrate 19.2 g, Cholesterol 0.6 mg, Fat 8.2 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 19.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 1011.9 mg, Sugar 6.6 g

SHORTCUT MINESTRONE SOUP



Shortcut Minestrone Soup image

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 30m

Yield Makes 8 servings, 1-1/2 cups each.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 qt. (8 cups) water
2 cans (14-1/2 oz. each) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen chopped spinach
1 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen BOCA Meatless Italian Sausage, cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices
2 medium carrots, sliced
1 medium onion, chopped
1 cup farfalle (bow-tie pasta), uncooked

Steps:

  • Place all ingredients in large Dutch oven or stockpot.
  • Bring to boil on medium-high heat, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer 15 min. or until carrots are tender, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150, Fat 3 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 490 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 11 g

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