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Garden Patch Minestrone

Name: Garden Patch Minestrone
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 7
Ingredients: 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

Prep 30 min
Total 30 min
Servings 7

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

August 4, 2011

Ingredients

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

Steps

1

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.
2

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.