Appetizers / Soups / Salads

Quick Minestrone takes several minutes to prepare.

Quick Minestrone takes several minutes to cook.

Quick Minestrone makes 12 servings.

The ingredients for Quick Minestrone are:

2 tbsp Olive Oil
12 oz. Canadian Bacon
8 cloves Garlic
2 cups chopped Onions
2 cups diced Celery
2 cups diced Carrots
2 cups diced Zucchini
5 cups water
4 cups tomato juice
3 cups canned red kidney beans, drained
1 T dried basil
1/2 tsp dried oregano leaves
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 T dried parsley
2 cups cooked ditalini

Here is how you make Quick Minestrone:

In large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add Bacon and garlic and briefly saute. Add onion, celery, carrot and zucchini and cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender. Add remaining ingredients except ditalini and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and let simmer, stirring occasionally, for about 15 minutes. Add ditalini and let simmer until heated. Serving Size: Makes 12 1 1/2 cup servingsNumber of Servings: 12Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user DOODLESOUP.

The nutritional information for Quick Minestrone is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 12
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 199.8

• Total Fat: 4.9 g
• Cholesterol: 13.6 mg
• Sodium: 844.2 mg
• Total Carbs: 28.4 g
• Dietary Fiber: 6.8 g
• Protein: 11.8 g