EASY CAMPING MINESTRONE

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Provided by Annelise Friedman @Annelise_Friedman

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoon(s) olive oil
2 - 2 medium carrots, thinly sliced
2 - stalks celery, thinly sliced
1 - small onion, chopped
1/2 teaspoon(s) garlic powder
1-2 - medium zucchini, chopped
1 tablespoon(s) dried basil
1 5.6 oz box(es) hamburger helper
1 15 oz. can(s) dark red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
5 cup(s) water
1 14.5 oz can(s) diced tomatoes with basil, garlic and oregano, undrained

Steps:

AT HOME:
Chop the vegetables & place them in zip lock bags. Refrigerate/freeze them prior to leaving for the trip.
Combine powder spices and place in a zip lock bag.
AT CAMP:
Light a generous amount of briquettes.
Lightly oil or spray dutch oven.
Saute oil, carrots, celery, onion and garlic over a full compliment of coals until vegetables are almost tender, about 10 minutes.
Move bottom coals to a ring around base of dutch oven. Stir in zucchini, basil, uncooked pasta and sauce mix (from Hamburger Helper box), beans, tomatoes and water.
Cover lid with as many coals as needed to bring soup to strong bubble. Simmer for 35-40 minutes or until vegetables are cooked the way you like them. Serve with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.