Mindless Minestrone Recipe

Name: Mindless Minestrone
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (14 ounce) can chicken broth; 1 (14 ounce) can beef broth; 2 cups frozen vegetables, a 16 oz. bag (corn, peas, carrots); 1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes; 20 meatballs, precooked and frozen, defrosted; ⅓ cup broken angel hair pasta (1- to 2-inch pieces); 1 (15 ounce) canlight red kidney beans, rinsed and drained or 1 (15 ounce) canyou can substitute homemade beans; 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning; ½ teaspoon garlic powder; ¼ cup shredded parmesan cheese or ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

1 (14 ounce) can chicken broth
1 (14 ounce) can beef broth
2 cups frozen vegetables, a 16 oz. bag (corn, peas, carrots)
1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes
20 meatballs, precooked and frozen, defrosted
⅓ cup broken angel hair pasta (1- to 2-inch pieces)
1 (15 ounce) canlight red kidney beans, rinsed and drained or 1 (15 ounce) canyou can substitute homemade beans
1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
½ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ cup shredded parmesan cheese or ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese

1
Add both broths to a Dutch oven and place over high heat.
2
Add the vegetables, tomatoes, meatballs, and pasta to the pot and cover and bring to a boil, about 10 minutes.
3
When soup boils, uncover and stir well.
4
scraping the bottom.
5
The pasta tends to stick to the bottom.
6
Add the beans, Italian seasoning and garlic powder.
7
Reduce heat to medium or medium-high to maintain vigorous boil.
8
Stir frequently and make sure everything in the soup is hot and the vegetables and pasta are tender.
9
Serve immediately.
10
Garnish each bowl with 1 tablespoon of the Parmesan cheese.

181

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (14 ounce) can chicken broth, 1 (14 ounce) can beef broth, 2 cups frozen vegetables, a 16 oz. bag (corn, peas, carrots), 1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes, and more.

Yes, Mindless 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.

Mindless Minestrone

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