Minestrone Soup for a Crowd

  • Prep 30 min
  • Total 1 hr 30 min
  • Servings 12

Ingredients

  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
  • 2 small zucchini, chopped (2 cups)
  • 2 medium carrots, sliced (1 cup)
  • 2 medium celery stalks, chopped (1 cup)
  • 1 can (28 oz) Muir Glen™ organic diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 carton (32 oz) Progresso™ chicken broth (4 cups) or 4 cups water
  • 4 cups tomato juice
  • 1 cup dry red wine or water
  • 1 tablespoon dried basil leaves
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 cups uncooked rotini, mostaccioli and shell pasta mixture

Steps

  • 1
    Spray 8-quart nonstick Dutch oven with cooking spray; heat over medium heat. Add garlic and onion; cook about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onion is tender.
  • 2
    Stir in remaining ingredients except pasta. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 45 minutes.
  • 3
    Heat to boiling. Stir in pasta. Return to boiling. Reduce heat; simmer uncovered 10 to 15 minutes or until pasta is tender.

  • This soup goes great with focaccia and sliced cheese. Then for dessert, spumoni ice cream and Betty Crocker® brownies.
  • Enjoy with ready-made pesto and grated Parmesan cheese from the dairy or deli section of your grocery store.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
130
Calories from Fat
10
Total Fat
1 g
Saturated Fat
0g
Cholesterol
0mg
Sodium
950 mg
Potassium
510 mg
Total Carbohydrate
27 g
Dietary Fiber
3 g
Protein
6 g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
24%
24%
Vitamin C
22%
22%
Calcium
4%
4%
Iron
12%
12%
Exchanges:
1 Starch; 2 Vegetable;
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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