Microwave Minestrone

Name: Microwave Minestrone
Ingredients: 1 large onion, chopped; 1 clove garlic, minced; 2 chicken flavored bouillon envelopes; 1 (16 oz.) can tomatoes; 1 (15 to 19 oz.) can kidney beans, drained; 2 medium carrots, sliced; 1/2 (10 oz.) pkg. fresh spinach, cut into thin strips; 1/2 c. elbow macaroni; 1/4 tsp. oregano; 2 1/2 c. water

10 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

1 large onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
2 chicken flavored bouillon envelopes
1 (16 oz.) can tomatoes
1 (15 to 19 oz.) can kidney beans, drained
2 medium carrots, sliced
1/2 (10 oz.) pkg. fresh spinach, cut into thin strips
1/2 c. elbow macaroni
1/4 tsp. oregano
2 1/2 c. water

Directions

1

In 3-quart casserole, cook onion and garlic on High for 3 to 4 minutes, until tender.
2

Add bouillon, tomatoes, kidney beans, carrots, macaroni, oregano and water.
3

Cook, covered, on High until vegetables are tender, about 15 to 18 minutes.
4

Stir once. Add spinach.
5

Let stand, covered, until macaroni is tender, about 5 minutes.
6

Serve with grated Parmesan cheese.
7

Makes 4 main dish servings with about 230 calories per serving.