Hearty Minestrone Soup
By Mary McDougall
This is a quicker version of our favorite Minestrone Soup using canned beans instead of the dried kidney beans. All of the delicious flavor is still here though, and it makes a hearty meal for several people with a loaf of fresh bread.
Serves: 6-8
Prep Time: 20 min
Cook Time: 60 min
Ingredients
Directions
Place the onion, celery, carrots and garlic in a large pot with 1/4 cup of the vegetable broth. Cook, stirring occasionally until vegetables soften slightly, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the remaining broth and all of the ingredients except the pasta. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and cook for 45 minutes. Add the pasta, mix in well and continue to cook for another 15 minutes until pasta is tender.