Name: Minestrone Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 6 h 15 min
Total time: 6 h 30 min
Yield: 8 servings, about 1 cup each
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1/4 cup KRAFT Zesty Italian Dressing; 1 onion, chopped; 1 stalk celery, chopped; 1 carrot, peeled, chopped; 1 can (19 oz.) red kidney beans, rinsed; 1 can (14-1/2 oz.) diced tomatoes, undrained; 2 cans (14-1/2 oz. each) vegetable broth; 2 cups water; 1 tsp. dried Italian seasoning; 1-1/2 cups small pasta shells, uncooked; 1/2 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese

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6 Hr(s) 30 Min(s)

15 Min(s) Prep

6 Hr(s) 15 Min(s) Cook

Healthy Living

Enjoy veggies and warm pasta in this slow-cooker Minestrone Soup! Prepare this vegetarian version of an Italian classic for a dish everyone will love!

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8 servings

Original recipe yields 8 servings

1/4 cup KRAFT Zesty Italian Dressing

1 onion, chopped

1 stalk celery, chopped

1 carrot, peeled, chopped

1 can (19 oz.) red kidney beans, rinsed

1 can (14-1/2 oz.) diced tomatoes, undrained

2 cans (14-1/2 oz. each) vegetable broth

2 cups water

1 tsp. dried Italian seasoning

1-1/2 cups small pasta shells, uncooked

1/2 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese

Let's Make It

Heat dressing in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat. Add onions, celery and carrots; cook 2 min. or until crisp-tender, stirring occasionally. Pour into slow cooker. Add beans, tomatoes, broth, water and seasoning; stir. Cover with lid.

Cook on LOW 6 hours (or on HIGH 3 hours).

Stir in macaroni; cook 10 to 15 min. or until macaroni is tender. Top with cheese just before serving.

Kitchen Tips

Tip 1

Serving Suggestion

Serve with crusty bread and a mixed green salad tossed with your favorite KRAFT Dressing.

Tip 2

Nutrition Bonus

Good news! The carrots and tomatoes team up to make this tasty soup an excellent source of vitamin A. And as a bonus, the vegetables and beans are also a good source of fiber.

Nutrition

Calories

200

Calories From Fat

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 4.5g

Saturated Fat 1.5g

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol less than 5mg

Sodium 770mg

33%

Total Carbohydrates 31g

11%

Dietary Fiber 5g

18%

Sugars 6g

12%

Protein 10g

20%

Vitamin A

35%

Vitamin C

10%

Calcium

Iron

15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

servings

8 servings, about 1 cup each

* Nutrition information is estimated based on the ingredients and cooking instructions as described in each recipe and is intended to be used for informational purposes only. Please note that nutrition details may vary based on methods of preparation, origin and freshness of ingredients used.