Minestrone

Name: Minestrone
Ingredients: 3 cups water; 1 (8 ounce) can red kidney beans, drained; 1 (7 1/2 ounce) can tomatoes, cut up; 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup); 1 stalk celery & leaves, sliced; 1 medium carrot, thinly sliced; 2 teaspoons beef bouillon granules; 12 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed; 12 teaspoon dried basil, crushed; 1 garlic clove, minced; 18 teaspoon pepper; 1 small zucchini, halved lengthwise and sliced; 12 cup tiny shell macaroni

13 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

3 cups water
1 (8 ounce) can red kidney beans, drained
1 (7 1/2 ounce) can tomatoes, cut up
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
1 stalk celery & leaves, sliced
1 medium carrot, thinly sliced
2 teaspoons beef bouillon granules
12 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
12 teaspoon dried basil, crushed
1 garlic clove, minced
18 teaspoon pepper
1 small zucchini, halved lengthwise and sliced
12 cup tiny shell macaroni

Directions

1

In a large saucepan combine all ingredients except zucchini and macaroni.
2

Bring to boil, stirring occasionally.
3

Reduce heat; simmer, covered, for 15 to 20 minutes or till vegetables are tender.
4

Stir in zucchini and macaroni.
5

Cook, uncovered, for 5 minutes.
6

Makes 4 main dish servings.
7

Nutrition facts per serving: 140 calories, 1 g total fat (0 g sat.
8

fat), 0 mg cholesterol, 650 mg sodium, 29 g carbs, 5 g fiber, 7 g protein.