Minestrone

Minestrone
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes

5 c water
2 pkgs instant onion soup mix
1 zucchini, cubed
12 baby carrots (I added a couple more)
1 c drained canned white beans (I used whole can)
1 c drained canned green beans (I used whole can)
1 c elbow macaroni
1 (28 oz) can plum tomatoes (I would chop these up or blend them)
1 tsp dried parsley
1 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp salt or to taste
1/4 tsp black pepper, or to taste
1/3 c grated Parmesan cheese

1. In a large sauce pan over medium-high heat, bring the water to a boil. Stir in the onion soup mix.
2. Add the zucchini, carrots, white and green beans, and macaroni. Return to a boil.
3. Add the tomatoes with their juice. Return to a boil.
4. Stir in parsley, oregano, salt, and pepper.
5. Turn the heat down to medium-low, cover and simmer for 10 minutes, or until the zucchini is tender and the elbow macaroni is cooked. Pour the soup into serving bowls and garnish with Parmesan cheese.

Yield: 6 servings

From The Everything Quick Meals Cookbook. Christmas gift from the Pearson Fam!

Ken's rating: *****
Chalsea's rating: ****1/2
This was a great, hearty soup! We ate it with oyster crackers and it was wonderful. It's the easiest soup I've ever made and it makes really great leftovers!

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