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Fast & Easy Minestrone
 
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 30 Minutes
Ready In: 40 Minutes
Servings: 12
This recipe is fast & easy, and adaptable. You can use fresh tomatoes if you like, and fool with the vegetables. If you want a lighter version, say, for summer consumption, you could omit the tomato juice and opt for an extra cup of broth. Conversely, if you want a thicker broth for a nice wintery dinner, you could use 2 cups of tomato juice and one cup broth. Serve with nice big green salad & crusty bread. See? Easy.
Ingredients:
1 onion
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves minced garlic
1 (19 ounce) can tomatoes
1 package frozen vegetables
1 cup tomato juice
2 cups vegetable broth
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon basil
1 teaspoon oregano
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup dry pasta (macaroni or rotini)
1 can beans (navy are nice, as are chick peas)
Directions:
1. Saute onion& garlic in oil till onions are sweet& clear.
2. Add tomatoes, juice, broth, vegetables, sugar, basil, oregano& pepper.
3. Bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally.
4. Add pasta, turn heat to med-low& simmer, covered for 15-20 minutes.
5. Add beans& warm through.
By RecipeOfHealth.com