Melting Pot Minestrone Recipe

Name: Melting Pot Minestrone
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 c. chopped onion; 1/2 c. red bell pepper; 1/2 c. carrot; 7 oz. fat-free smoked sausage (in bite size pieces); 2 (13 3/4 oz.) cans fat-free chicken broth; salt and pepper to taste; 1 c. water; 1/2 c. small pasta; 1 (15 oz.) can garbanzo beans; 1 (15 oz.) can red kidney beans; 1 can diced tomatoes or 2 c. fresh tomatoes; 2 c. diced zucchini; 6 slices French bread; 1 1/2 c. (6 oz.) light shredded Cheddar cheese

Servings: persons

1/2 c. chopped onion
1/2 c. red bell pepper
1/2 c. carrot
7 oz. fat-free smoked sausage (in bite size pieces)
2 (13 3/4 oz.) cans fat-free chicken broth
salt and pepper to taste
1 c. water
1/2 c. small pasta
1 (15 oz.) can garbanzo beans
1 (15 oz.) can red kidney beans
1 can diced tomatoes or 2 c. fresh tomatoes
2 c. diced zucchini
6 slices French bread
1 1/2 c. (6 oz.) light shredded Cheddar cheese

1
In a 3 to 4-quart pot, combine onion, red pepper, carrot and sausage.
2
If sausage is not used, add 1 teaspoon each oil and minced garlic with the vegetables.
3
Cook over medium-high heat 8 minutes, stirring frequently until lightly browned.
4
Stir in broth and water, heat to a boil.
5
Add pasta, cook 8 minutes or until almost tender. Rinse beans and add to broth mixture.
6
Add tomatoes and zucchini.
7
Cover and simmer 5 minutes.
8
Zucchini should be tender.
9
Arrange bread slices on broiler pan; toast 1 to 2 minutes on each side until golden.
10
Sprinkle 1 1/2 tablespoons cheese on each slice.
11
Heat 1 to 2 minutes more until melted.
12
Ladle soup into bowls.
13
Sprinkle with remaining cheese and top with a bread slice.
14
Salt and pepper to taste.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 c. chopped onion, 1/2 c. red bell pepper, 1/2 c. carrot, 7 oz. fat-free smoked sausage (in bite size pieces), and more.

Yes, Melting Pot Minestrone falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Melting Pot Minestrone

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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