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Soup: Mexican Minestrone Soup




Source of Recipe


Green Giant Frozen Vegetables


List of Ingredients




1 package (10 ounces) Green Giant Niblets frozen corn & butter sauce
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 small zucchini, cubed (2 cups)
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
2 to 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 to 2 jalapeño peppers, finely chopped
3 cups water
1/2 cup small pasta or macaroni, such as mini penne, small shells or elbow macaroni
1 teaspoon crushed dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 cans (14.5 ounces each) diced tomatoes with mild green chilies, undrained
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro


Recipe



Microwave corn as directed on package.
Heat oil in 5-quart Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Cook and stir zucchini, onion, garlic and jalapeño peppers in oil until onion is tender.
Stir in corn, water, pasta, oregano, salt and tomatoes. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender. Stir in beans and cilantro. Heat about 1 minute or until beans are hot.

YIELD: 9 cups soup