Two Way Minestrone

Name: Two Way Minestrone
Ingredients: 12 oz. fish fillets, skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, turkey breast or tenderloin steaks; 2 (14 1/2 oz.) cans chicken broth; 1 (15 oz.) can garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained; 1 c. loose pack frozen mixed vegetables; 1 medium chopped onion; 1/2 c. cavatelli or other small pasta (shells, wheels); 1 tsp. dried basil or thyme; 1/4 tsp. pepper; 1 (14 1/2 oz.) can Italian style stewed tomatoes

9 ingredients

12 steps

Ingredients

12 oz. fish fillets, skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, turkey breast or tenderloin steaks
2 (14 1/2 oz.) cans chicken broth
1 (15 oz.) can garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
1 c. loose pack frozen mixed vegetables
1 medium chopped onion
1/2 c. cavatelli or other small pasta (shells, wheels)
1 tsp. dried basil or thyme
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 (14 1/2 oz.) can Italian style stewed tomatoes

Directions

1

Cut fish or poultry into 1-inch pieces.
2

In a large saucepan, stir in broth, beans, vegetables, onion, pasta and spices.
3

Bring to a boil; reduce heat.
4

Simmer, covered for 10 minutes.
5

Stir in undrained tomatoes.
6

Add fish or poultry.
7

Return to boiling, reduce heat.
8

Simmer covered.
9

For fish, allow 2 to 3 minutes.
10

For poultry, allow 4 to 5 minutes.
11

Serve with garlic bread.
12

Makes 4 servings.