Quick Minestrone Soup

Name: Quick Minestrone Soup
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: European, Italian, Mediterranean
Ingredients: 4 bacon strips, diced; 1 large onion, chopped; 3 medium carrots, chopped; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 jar (28 ounces) spaghetti sauce; 1 carton (32 ounces) 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

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:15min

This quick minestrone soup is hearty and makes a comforting lunch or dinner on a brisk day. 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. —Barbara Jellison, Bellevue, Washington

Updated at: Mon, 15 Jul 2024 22:24:14 GMT