TEX-MEX MINESTRONE RECIPE

Tex-Mex Minestrone Recipe image

Warm up with this Tex-Mex Minestrone Recipe. Made with beans, pasta and sprinkled with a bit of spicy cheese, you'll love taking a spoonful of this hearty minestrone soup. Serve with bread, chips or as a great side for lunch or dinner.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories Home

Time 30m

Yield Makes 1 qt. or 4 servings, 1 cup each.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1/2 lb. lean ground beef
1-1/2 cups water
1 large tomato, chopped
1 cup (1/2 of 15-oz. can) black beans, rinsed
1/2 cup fat-free reduced-sodium beef broth
1/4 cup small shell macaroni, uncooked
1/4 cup KRAFT Zesty Italian Dressing
1/2 tsp. ground cumin
1/2 cup KRAFT Mexican Style Finely Shredded Four Cheese

Steps:

Brown meat in large saucepan; drain.
Add all remaining ingredients except cheese; mix well. Bring to boil; simmer on medium-low heat 8 min. or until pasta is tender, stirring occasionally.
Serve topped with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 0.5 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Sodium 340 mg, Carbohydrate 19 g, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 3 g, Protein 19 g