MINESTRONE SOUP FOR A CROWD

Minestrone Soup for a Crowd image

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 1h30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
2 small zucchini, chopped (2 cups)
2 medium carrots, sliced (1 cup)
2 medium celery stalks, chopped (1 cup)
1 can (28 oz) Muir Glen™ organic diced tomatoes, undrained
1 carton (32 oz) Progresso™ chicken broth (4 cups) or 4 cups water
4 cups tomato juice
1 cup dry red wine or water
1 tablespoon dried basil leaves
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cups uncooked rotini, mostaccioli and shell pasta mixture

Steps:

Spray 8-quart nonstick Dutch oven with cooking spray; heat over medium heat. Add garlic and onion; cook about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onion is tender.
Stir in remaining ingredients except pasta. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 45 minutes.
Heat to boiling. Stir in pasta. Return to boiling. Reduce heat; simmer uncovered 10 to 15 minutes or until pasta is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130, Carbohydrate 27 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 950 mg