MICROWAVE MINESTRONE

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"This hearty soup is packed with vegetables and pasta," remarks Emma Magielda of Amsterdam, New York. "By the time I set the table, it's ready."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 cup each sliced carrots, celery and zucchini
1/2 cup diced sweet yellow pepper
1 small onion, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 can (15 ounces) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) beef broth
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 cup medium pasta shells, cooked and drained
1/2 to 1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

In a 2-qt. microwave-safe bowl, combine the carrots, celery, zucchini, yellow pepper and onion. Drizzle with oil; toss to coat., Cover and microwave on high for 3 minutes. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Cover and cook on high for 9-11 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 765mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 9g protein.