Fresh Vegetable Minestrone

By carvalhohm

Ingredients

• 1 box Hamburger Helper® cheesy Italian shells
• 1 carton (32 oz) chicken broth
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup sliced carrots
• 1 can (15 or 15.5 oz) great northern beans, drained, rinsed
• 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with Italian-style herbs, undrained
• 1 medium zucchini, cut in half lengthwise, then cut crosswise into 1/4-inch pieces
• 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
• 1 tablespoon sliced fresh basil leaves

Preparation

Step 1

1 In 4-quart Dutch oven, mix uncooked pasta and sauce mix (from Hamburger Helper box), the broth, water and carrots. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

2 Stir in beans, tomatoes and zucchini. Cover; cook about 10 minutes longer, stirring occasionally, until pasta and vegetables are tender.

3 Ladle into bowls. Sprinkle with cheese and basil.

1 Serving Calories310 ( Calories from Fat35), Total Fat3 1/2g (Saturated Fat1 1/2g, Trans Fat0g ), Cholesterol0mg Sodium1260mg Total Carbohydrate54g (Dietary Fiber6g Sugars7g ), Protein15g