Best Shortcut Minestrone Recipes

SHORTCUT SAUSAGE MINESTRONE

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I call this surprisingly good soup my magic soup because of its soothing powers. My daughter-in-law always asks for it when she needs a healing touch. -Marta Smith, Claremont, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings (2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

3/4 pound Italian turkey sausage links, casings removed
1 small green pepper, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
2 cups cut fresh green beans or frozen cut green beans
2 cups water
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes with basil, oregano and garlic, undrained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth
3/4 cup uncooked ditalini or other small pasta

Steps:

In a 6-qt. stockpot, cook sausage, pepper and onion over medium heat 5-7 minutes or until sausage is no longer pink, breaking meat into crumbles; drain., Add green beans, water, kidney beans, tomatoes and broth; bring to a boil. Stir in ditalini; cook, uncovered, 10-11 minutes or until pasta is tender, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 232 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 773mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 16g protein.

SHORTCUT MINESTRONE

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"This soup is hearty and makes a comforting lunch or dinner on a brisk day," relates Barbara Jellison from Bellevue, Washington. "The spaghetti sauce provides rich flavor without a long simmering time. I further cut the prep time by using my food processor to chop the vegetables.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 35m

Yield 10 servings (2-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

4 bacon strips, diced
1 large onion, chopped
3 medium carrots, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 jar (28 ounces) spaghetti sauce
4 cups beef broth
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
2/3 cup uncooked small shell pasta
2 teaspoons brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1 cup frozen cut green beans
Grated Parmesan cheese, optional

Steps:

In a Dutch oven or soup kettle, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels. Drain, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings; set bacon aside. In the drippings, saute onion and carrots for 3-4 minutes or until tender. Add garlic; cook 2 minutes longer., Stir in the spaghetti sauce, broth and beans. Bring to a boil. Add the pasta, brown sugar, basil and oregano. Cook, uncovered, for 8-10 minutes or until pasta is tender, stirring occasionally. Add green beans; cook 5 minutes longer or until heated through. Garnish with reserved bacon and Parmesan cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 188 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 560mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 10g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SHORTCUT SAUSAGE MINESTRONE RECIPE

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I call this surprisingly good soup my â??kick-buttâ? soup for its soothing powers. My daughter-in-law always asks for it when she needs a healing touch. -Marta Smith, Claremont, Pennsylvania

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

3/4 pound Italian turkey sausage links, casings removed
1 small green pepper, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
2 cups cut fresh green beans or frozen cut green beans
2 cups water
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes with basil, oregano and garlic, undrained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth
3/4 cup uncooked ditalini or other small pasta

Steps:

In a 6-qt. stockpot, cook sausage, pepper and onion over medium heat 5-7 minutes or until sausage is no longer pink, breaking up sausage into crumbles; drain.
Add green beans, water, kidney beans, tomatoes and broth; bring to a boil. Stir in ditalini; cook, uncovered, 10-11 minutes or until pasta is tender, stirring occasionally.
Yield: 6 servings (2 quarts).

SHORTCUT MINESTRONE SOUP

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Great soup--simple and easy. It is good for cold nights and busy moms and dads. This recipe was given to me as a vegetarian meal, but you could easily add meat to it.

Provided by southern chef in lo

Categories Vegetable

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

2 quarts water
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes, undrained
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach
1 (10 ounce) package frozen boca italian vegetarian sausages, cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices
2 medium carrots, sliced
1 medium onion, chopped
1 cup bow tie pasta, uncooked

Steps:

PLACE all ingredients in large Dutch oven or stockpot.
BRING to boil on medium-high heat, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer 15 minute or until carrots are tender, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 319.6, Fat 14.3, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 8, Sodium 1166.2, Carbohydrate 35.5, Fiber 8.6, Sugar 11, Protein 19.5

SHORTCUT MINESTRONE SOUP

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Provided by My Food and Family

Categories Home

Time 30m

Yield Makes 8 servings, 1-1/2 cups each.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

2 qt. (8 cups) water
2 cans (14-1/2 oz. each) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen chopped spinach
1 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen BOCA Meatless Italian Sausage, cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices
2 medium carrots, sliced
1 medium onion, chopped
1 cup farfalle (bow-tie pasta), uncooked

Steps:

Place all ingredients in large Dutch oven or stockpot.
Bring to boil on medium-high heat, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer 15 min. or until carrots are tender, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150, Fat 3 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 490 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 11 g

SHORTCUT MINESTRONE SOUP

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This soup will be perfect for you northerners who are stuck in the snow...sorry girls...I am in Florida and if you are ever down this way look me up...maybe I will make the soup for ya...

Provided by Kimi Gaines

Categories Other Soups

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

4 bacon strips
1 large onion, chopped
3 medium carrots, chopped
3 clove garlic, minced
1 jar(s) spaghetti sauce
4 can(s) beef broth
16 oz kidney beans, canned (drained and rinsed)
15 oz garbanzo beans, canned (drained and rinsed)
2/3 c uncooked small shell pasta
2 tsp brown sugar
1/2 tsp dried basil
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1 c frozen green beans
grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

1. Cook bacon till crisp. In drippings cook onion & carrots 3 to 4 minutes till tender. Add garlic.
2. Stir in spaghetti sauce, broth and beans. Bring to a boil. Add pasta, brown sugar, basil & oregano. Add green beans. Simmer and cook for a while. Garnish with parmesan cheese.