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Kathy Smith's Hearty Minestrone Soup




Source of Recipe


FDU


List of Ingredients




1 med onion, slice thin
1/4 tsp garlic, mince
1/2 tbl olive or canola oil
1 x 14 1/2 ounce ready-cut tomatoes, or
2 cup fresh tomatoes, chop
16 oz frozen mixed italian-style, vegetables
1 cup tomato or v8 juice
1 cup reduced-sod chicken or beef, broth
1 1/2 tsp sugar
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1 tbl fresh basil, chop (1 to 2)
1/8 tsp pepper
1/2 cup macaroni noodles
1 x 15 ounce ca great northern beans, drain
1/4 cup parmesan, shredded

Recipe



* In large soup pot, sauteeonion and garlic in oil over medium heat until onion is soft. Add tomatoes, veggies, tomato juice, broth, sugar and seasonings.
* Bring to boil and add macaroni and beans. Reduce heat and cover. Simmer approximately 20 minutes. If soup is too thick add more tomato juice or water.
* Serve with 1 tb Parmesan sprinkled on top.

Serves 8.