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Zesty Minestrone

Source
Kraft recipe card
Serves
8
Prep
15 min
Cook
6 hr 30 min total

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. Italian seasoning
  • 1-1/2 cups small pasta shells, uncooked
  • 1/2 cup Kraft Grated Parmesan Cheese

Steps

  1. 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.
  2. Cook on LOW 6 hours (or on HIGH 3 hours).
  3. Stir in macaroni; cook 10 to 15 min. or until macaroni is tender. Top with cheese just before serving.

Notes

Kraft Kitchens tips: Serve with crusty bread and a mixed green salad tossed with your favorite Kraft Dressing. Substitute fat-free reduced-sodium beef or chicken broth. Handwritten note: “Serving — 8, about 1 cup each.”

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