Name: Tex-Mex Minestrone Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: Makes 1 qt. or 4 servings, 1 cup each.
Cuisine: Southwest
Ingredients: 1/2 lb. lean ground beef; 1-1/2 cups water; 1 large tomato, chopped; 1 cup (1/2 of 15-oz. can) black beans, rinsed; 1/2 cup fat-free reduced-sodium beef broth; 1/4 cup small shell macaroni, uncooked; 1/4 cup KRAFT Zesty Italian Dressing; 1/2 tsp. ground cumin; 1/2 cup KRAFT Mexican Style Finely Shredded Four Cheese

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30 Min(s)

5 Min(s) Prep

25 Min(s) Cook

Warm up with this Tex-Mex Minestrone Recipe. Made with beans, pasta and sprinkled with a bit of spicy cheese, you'll love taking a spoonful of this hearty minestrone soup. Serve with bread, chips or as a great side for lunch or dinner.

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4 servings

Original recipe yields 4 servings

1/2 lb. lean ground beef

1-1/2 cups water

1 large tomato, chopped

1 cup (1/2 of 15-oz. can) black beans, rinsed

1/2 cup fat-free reduced-sodium beef broth

1/4 cup small shell macaroni, uncooked

1/4 cup KRAFT Zesty Italian Dressing

1/2 tsp. ground cumin

1/2 cup KRAFT Mexican Style Finely Shredded Four Cheese

Let's Make It

Brown meat in large saucepan; drain.

Add all remaining ingredients except cheese; mix well. Bring to boil; simmer on medium-low heat 8 min. or until pasta is tender, stirring occasionally.

Serve topped with cheese.

Kitchen Tips

Tip 1

Serving Suggestion

Round out the meal with a cold glass of fat-free milk and mixed green salad tossed with your favorite KRAFT Dressing.

Tip 2

Note

This recipe can be easily doubled to make 8 servings.

Tip 3

Substitute

Prepare using any other small shaped pasta.

Nutrition

Calories

270

Calories From Fat

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 13g

17%

Saturated Fat 5g

25%

Trans Fat 0.5g

Cholesterol 45mg

15%

Sodium 340mg

15%

Total Carbohydrates 19g

Dietary Fiber 5g

18%

Sugars 3g

Protein 19g

38%

Vitamin A

15%

Vitamin C

Calcium

10%

Iron

15%

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

servings

Makes 1 qt. or 4 servings, 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.