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SIMPLE SAUSAGE MINESTRONE



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Chock-full of veggies, this chunky soup is nearly a meal in itself, says Regina Cook of Crowley, Texas. "I got the recipe from my parents, who made it for years. Now my friends ask to come over whenever I make it," she adds.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 45m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 bacon strip, diced
2/3 cup smoked kielbasa or Polish sausage, quartered
1 small onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 cup chopped carrot
2 tablespoons chopped celery
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup canned diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (5-1/2 ounces) tomato juice
1/4 cup chopped zucchini
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt, optional
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 277 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 30mg cholesterol, Sodium 1194mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 16g protein.

SIMPLE MINESTRONE



Simple Minestrone image

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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