Hearty Minestrone Soup
- SERVES
- 10
- COOK TIME
- 30 Min
Packed with good-for-us beans and vegetables, this is the most Italian of all soups. Did you know the word minestrone actually means soup in Italian? Our Hearty Minestrone Soup will transport you to Italy, no passport required!
What You'll Need
- 3 can (14.5-ounce) cans ready-to-use, sodium-free beef broth
- 1 can (15-ounce) can red kidney beans, undrained
- 1 can (20-ounce) can cannellini beans, undrained
- 1 can (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 (10-ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed
- 1 (10-ounce) package frozen mixed vegetables, thawed
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup uncooked elbow macaroni
What to Do
- In a large soup pot, combine all ingredients except macaroni. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat then stir in macaroni.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer 30 minutes, or until macaroni is tender, stirring occasionally.
Serving Tip
Why not top each bowl with a little grated Parmesan cheese? It'll give your minestrone a richer taste, spoonful after spoonful.