SIMPLE MINESTRONE

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Make this classic recipe extra quickly for a cool winter night. It is chock-full of vegetables and has a wonderful smokey flavor.-Regina Cook, Fort Worth, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 45m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 bacon strip, diced
1/3 cup smoked turkey kielbasa, quartered
1 small onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 cup chopped carrot
2 tablespoons chopped celery
1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 cup canned diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (5-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium tomato juice
1/4 cup chopped zucchini
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/3 cup canned pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1/4 cup cooked elbow macaroni
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towel. In the drippings, saute sausage, onion and garlic for 3 minutes. Stir in the carrot and celery. Cook and stir 2 minutes longer or until sausage is lightly browned; drain., Stir in the broth, tomatoes, tomato juice, zucchini and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Stir in the beans and macaroni; heat through. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 267 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 45mg cholesterol, Sodium 1256mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 18g protein.

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