Speedy Minestrone

Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Makes

6 servings

Updated: Oct. 15, 2022
Dona Hoffman of Addison, IL maximizes the potential of convenience products to create a hearty soup for cold winter nights. This full-bodied dish contains lots of beans, veggies and sausage, and the pasta mix ties everything together.

Ingredients

  • 2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) beef broth
  • 1 package (24 ounces) frozen vegetable and pasta medley in garlic sauce
  • 1 pound smoked sausage, cut into 1/2-inch slices
  • 1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1/4 cup chopped onion
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
  • Shredded Parmesan cheese

Directions

  1. In a large saucepan, combine the first seven ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10-15 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts

1-1/3 each: 467 calories, 27g fat (12g saturated fat), 60mg cholesterol, 1602mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 6g fiber), 20g protein.