Garden Patch Minestrone

Chock-full of bright vegetables, pasta, and beans, this homemade soup has all the right stuff. ...MORE + LESS -

2 tbsp (25 mL) olive oil

2 medium carrots, sliced (1 cup/250 mL)

2 medium stalks celery, sliced (1 cup/250 mL)

1 small onion, chopped (1/3 cup/75 mL)

2 cloves garlic, finely chopped

1 medium zucchini or yellow summer squash, cut in half lengthwise, then cut crosswise into 1/4-inch (6 mm) pieces

1/4 cup (50 mL) chopped fresh basil leaves

1 box Hamburger Helper* Beef Noodle

1 can (19 oz/540 mL) kidney beans, drained, rinsed

1 can (14 oz/398 mL) diced tomatoes with basil, garlic and oregano, undrained

5 cups (1.25 L) hot water

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In 5-quart Dutch oven or stockpot, heat oil over medium heat. Add carrots, celery, onion and garlic; cook about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until vegetables are almost tender.
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Stir in zucchini, basil, uncooked pasta and sauce mix (from Hamburger Helper box), beans, tomatoes and hot water. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat; cover and simmer about 10 minutes or until pasta and vegetables are tender.