Speedy Minestrone

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 25 min.
Yield 6 servings
Test Kitchen Approved
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.

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

  1. 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.

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.
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