Microwave Minestrone

Name: Microwave Minestrone
Ingredients: 1 cup sliced carrots; 1 cup sliced celery; 1 cup zucchini; 1/2 cup diced sweet yellow pepper; 1 small onion, chopped; 1 tablespoon california olive ranch® olive oil; 15 ounce cannellini or white kidney beans, rinsed and drained; 14 1/2 ounce beef broth; 1 cup medium pasta shells, cooked and drained; 1 teaspoon dried basil; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Taste of Home|Oct. 15, 2013 3:24 pm EST

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This healthy soup is made with a variety of vegetables and some pasta. It's a great appetizer or perfect to eat during the cold weather. Click here to see 7 Surprising Things You Can Make in the Microwave

Servings

5

Ingredients

1 cup sliced carrots
1 cup sliced celery
1 cup zucchini
1/2 cup diced sweet yellow pepper
1 small onion, chopped
1 tablespoon california olive ranch® olive oil
15 ounce cannellini or white kidney beans, rinsed and drained
14 1/2 ounce beef broth
1 cup medium pasta shells, cooked and drained
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

In a 2-quart microwave-safe bowl, combine the carrots, celery, zucchini, yellow pepper, and onion.Drizzle with oil; toss to coat.Cover and microwave on high for 3 minutes. Stir in the remaining ingredients.Cover and cook on high for 9-11 minutes.