Thursday, December 01, 2005

Quick Minestrone Soup (for a crowd)

From Pillsbury Classic Cookbook: Food For Friends

1 (28oz) can Italian-style whole tomatoes, undrained, chopped (4 cans)
1 (15.5oz) can dark red kidney beans, drained and rinsed (4 cans)
2 C frozen broccoli, cauliflower and carrots (2 16oz pkgs)
1 medium zucchini, cut in half lengthwise, sliced (3 zucchini)
1 1/2 C water (6C)
4 tsp beef-flavor instant bouillon (1/3 C)
1/2 tsp dried oregano (2tsp)
1/2 tsp dried basil (2tsp)
1/4-1/2 tsp garlic salt (1-1 1/2tsp)
1/8 tsp cayenne pepper (1/4 tsp)
1/2 C grated fresh Parmesan cheese (2C)

In large saucepan over medium-high heat, combine all ingredients except Parmesan cheese. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 3-5 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender, stirring occasionally. Top each serving with Parmesan cheese.

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