Dona Hoffman of Addison, IL maximizes the potential of convenience products to create a hearty soup for cold winter nights. This full-bodied dish contains lots of beans, veggies and sausage, and the pasta mix ties everything together.
Speedy Minestrone
Speedy Minestrone
Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
15 min
Yield
6 servings
Ingredients
- 2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) beef broth
- 1 package (24 ounces) frozen vegetable and pasta medley in garlic sauce
- 1 pound smoked sausage, cut into 1/2-inch slices
- 1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
- Shredded Parmesan cheese
Directions
- In a large saucepan, combine the first seven ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10-15 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts
1-1/3 each: 467 calories, 27g fat (12g saturated fat), 60mg cholesterol, 1602mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 6g fiber), 20g protein.
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