Zesty Minestrone

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This slow-cooking, vegetarian version of an Italian classic is a smart one-pot way to enjoy veggies and warm pasta.

time

prep:

15 min

total:

6 hr 30 min

servings

total:

8 servings, about 1 cup each

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What You Need

1/4

cup KRAFT Zesty Italian Dressing

onion, chopped

stalk celery, chopped

carrot, peeled, chopped

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

can (19 oz.) red kidney beans, rinsed

cans (14 oz. each) vegetable broth

cups water

tsp. Italian seasoning

1-1/2

cups small pasta shells, uncooked

1/2

cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese

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 tomatoes, beans, 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.

Kraft Kitchens Tips

Serving Suggestion

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

Substitute

Prepare using canned white beans or chickpeas (garbanzo beans).

Special Extra

Cook 8 slices OSCAR MAYER Bacon; drain, then coarsely crumble. Add to soup just before serving.

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LisaM0014

posted:1/28/2008

This soup was soooo good. The first time I made it I followed the recipe. The second time however, I used sun dried tomato dressing, I didn't saute the vegetables, and I used chicken broth and I think it was better. I think sauteing the veggies was a pointless step. If you don't saute, still add the dressing to the soup. It gives wonderful flavor.

mignonmichelle

posted:1/27/2008

This recipe turned out really well. I bought the medium shell noodles and we added more than it called for but it was still really good!! My husband and I both loved it!

a cook

posted:1/23/2008

This was very simple to make with little maintenance since it was prepared in the slowcooker. It was delicious!!

gkgray

posted:1/20/2008

This was awesome - my family loved it. No leftovers!! Even my daughter, the veggie-hater, had seconds!!

a cook

posted:1/16/2008

This soup is FABULOUS! My husband loves it and even my picky son admitted it wasn't so bad! Instead of preparing the onions celery and carrots, I grab a bag of the Mirepoix mix in the frozen vegetable section at the grocery. It saves time and it still tastes good. It's a soup I could eat over and over.

cassidy3511

posted:1/16/2008

I made this for supper lastnight.IT was hit and good to.NExt time i make this I"ll put in green beans.IT went very well with grilled cheese

rosie3535

posted:1/15/2008

was a huge hit! added a handful of fresh mushrooms and used beef broth instead of vegetable broth...very tasty.boyfriend was leary of having "just soup" for dinner, but said it was very filling. he loved it so much he ate 3/4 of the pot! will make again!!!! sooooo good!!! :)

lbeal123

posted:1/14/2008

Excellent!! Just had to add some salt and pepper.

momma610

posted:1/9/2008

Very good recipe and easy to prepare. It also freezes well and is great to have on hand. I add a little extra of the Parmesan and you can't beat it. It's seasoned just right.

tammyrg01

posted:12/28/2007

I have made this recipe twice so far and will continue -- it's a definite keeper! Delicious.