Best Minute Minestrone Recipes

30-MINUTE MINESTRONE

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"This simple, chunky soup is low in calories," Betty Claycomb of Alverton, Pennsylvania jots. "The beef broth's seasoned nicely, while the spinach adds a refreshing difference."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 35m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2 medium carrots, chopped
1 cup chopped cabbage
1 celery rib, thinly sliced
1 small onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
2 teaspoons canola oil
3 cups water
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) Italian stewed or diced tomatoes, undrained
3 beef bouillon cubes
1 cup torn fresh spinach
2/3 cup cooked elbow macaroni
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

In a 3-qt. saucepan, saute carrots, cabbage, celery, onion and garlic in oil for 5 minutes. Add water, tomatoes and bouillon; bring to a boil. Reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, for 20-25 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Stir in spinach, macaroni and pepper; heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 88 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 178mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

30-MINUTE MINESTRONE

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I love minestrone and this is a quick version I will be making soon. Adapted from Taste of Home's website and Betty Claycomb of Alverton, Pennsylvania jots, "This simple, chunky soup is low in calories, the beef broth's seasoned nicely, while the spinach adds a refreshing difference."

Provided by Cookin Mommy

Categories Spinach

Time 35m

Yield 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2 medium carrots, chopped
1 cup cabbage, chopped
1 celery rib, thinly sliced
1 small onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
3 cups water
14 1/2 ounces Italian-style diced tomatoes or 14 1/2 ounces Italian-style stewed tomatoes, undrained
3 beef bouillon cubes
1 cup fresh spinach, torn
2/3 cup cooked elbow macaroni
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

In a large saucepan saute carrots, cabbage, celery, onion, and garlic in oil for 5 minutes.
Add water, tomatoes, and bouillon. Bring to a boil and reduce heatt. Simmer uncovered for 20-25 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
Stir in spinach, cooked macaroni, and pepper, heat through. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90.9, Fat 2.5, SaturatedFat 0.5, Cholesterol 0.4, Sodium 655.2, Carbohydrate 15.1, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 5, Protein 3.1

MELISSA'S MINUTE MINESTRONE

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Make and share this Melissa's Minute Minestrone recipe from Food.com.

Provided by HokiesMom

Categories Vegetable

Time 30m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

4 cups water
1 (1 2/3 ounce) package vegetable soup mix
1 (16 ounce) can red kidney beans (rinsed & drained)
1 (16 ounce) can dark red kidney beans (rinsed & drained)
1 (15 1/2 ounce) can corn (drained)
1 (15 1/2 ounce) can green beans (drained)
1 (15 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes (drained)
1 (16 ounce) can tomato sauce
2 cups lean sirloin beef (cooked & cut into small cubes 1/4-inch approx.)
1 cup sliced celery
1 cup chopped onion
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 cups cooked elbow macaroni

Steps:

In a large soup pan, bring water and soup mix to a boil over medium heat.
Add remaining ingredients, EXCEPT pasta and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
Add macaroni and cook through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 215.1, Fat 1.6, SaturatedFat 0.3, Cholesterol 0.1, Sodium 630.7, Carbohydrate 42.1, Fiber 9.4, Sugar 6.7, Protein 11.3

MINUTE MINESTRONE

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This recipe came about by accident when I combined a week's worth of family leftovers. Everyone gobbled it up without knowing my secret.-Lyn Robitaille, East Hartland, Connecticut

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 10-12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

4 cups water
1 package (1.7 ounces) vegetable soup mix
1 can (15-1/2 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15-1/2 ounces) corn, drained
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
2 cups cooked cubed beef, chicken or turkey
1 cup cooked leftover vegetables
1 cup sliced celery
1 cup chopped onion
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 cups cooked elbow macaroni

Steps:

In a large saucepan, combine water and soup mix; bring to a boil over medium heat. Add beans, corn, tomato sauce, meat, vegetables, celery, onion, salt and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Add macaroni; heat through.

Nutrition Facts :

MINUTE MINESTRONE

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Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

2 tablespoons margarine or butter
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 medium zucchini, sliced
1 (10-ounce) package frozen baby lima beans in a pouch with butter sauce
2 (10 1/2-ounce) cans condensed beef broth
1 (14 1/2-ounce) can whole tomato, undrained, cut up
1 cup water
2 ounces uncooked vermicelli, broken into pieces (1/2 cup)
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon dried basil leaves
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon garlic salt
dash , ground red pepper flake, (cayenne)

Steps:

1. Melt margarine in large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and zucchini cook and stir until vegetables are crisp-tender.2. Remove frozen lima beans from pouch add to cooked vegetables. Stir in all remaining ingredients. Simmer about 15 minutes or until vermicelli is tender, stirring occasionally.Nutrition Information Per Serving: Serving Size: 1 1/2 Cups * Calories: 220 * Calories from Fat: 60 * % Daily Value: Total Fat: 7 g 11% * Saturated Fat: 2 g 10% * Cholesterol: 3 mg 1% * Sodium: 1040 mg 43% * Total Carbohydrate: 26 g 9% * Dietary Fiber: 5 g 20% * Sugars: 4 g * Protein: 12 g * Vitamin A: 20% * Vitamin C: 20% * Calcium: 8% * Iron: 15% * Dietary Exchanges: 1 1/2 Starch, 1 Vegetable, 1 Very Lean Meat, 1 Fat or 1 1/2 Carbohydrate, 1 Vegetable, 1 Very Lean Meat, 1 Fat

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