GARDEN PATCH MINESTRONE

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Hamburger Helper® is the foolproof start of a veggie-packed homemade soup.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 40m

Yield 7

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 medium carrots, sliced (1 cup)
2 medium stalks celery, sliced (1 cup)
1 small onion, chopped (1/3 cup)
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 medium zucchini or yellow summer squash, cut in half lengthwise, then cut crosswise into 1/4-inch pieces
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
1 box Hamburger Helper™ beef pasta
1 can (15 oz) Progresso™ cannellini or dark red kidney beans, drained, rinsed
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with basil, garlic and oregano, undrained
5 cups hot water

Steps:

In 5-quart Dutch oven or stockpot, heat oil over medium heat. Add carrots, celery, onion and garlic; cook about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until vegetables are almost tender.
Stir in zucchini, basil, uncooked pasta and sauce mix (from Hamburger Helper box), beans, tomatoes and hot water. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat; cover and simmer about 10 minutes or until pasta and vegetables are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210, Carbohydrate 31 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 4 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 780 mg, Sugar 6 g, TransFat 0 g