Minestrone in minutes

 
                           MINESTRONE IN MINUTES
 
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 Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Soups                            Main Dish
                 Vegetarian
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
 --------  ------------  --------------------------------
      3/4   c            Chopped onion
    2                    Garlic cloves -- minced
    1       tb           Vegetable oil
    2       cn           Vegetable broth
                         -- (14 1/2 ounces each)
      2/3   lb           (2 medium) potatoes
                         -- cut into 1/2-inch cubes
    1 1/2   c            Frozen mixed vegetables
    1       cn           Red kidney beans (8 3/4 oz)
                         -- drained
    1       t            Italian herb seasoning
                         - (dried)
                         Grated Parmesan cheese
 
   In 3-quart saucepan over medium heat sautŽ onions and
   garlic in oil 5 minutes.  Add broth and potatoes;
   bring to boil, reduce heat, cover and cook until
   potatoes are just tender, about 10 minutes.  Add
   vegetables, beans and herb seasoning.  Cover and
   simmer 10 minutes. Ladle into bowls.  Sprinkle each
   serving with cheese.
   
   Menu:  Italian Bread, Leafy Salad Greens with Italian
   Dressing, Biscotti
   
   Nutritional Information Per Serving:  220 calories; 7
   g fat; 5 mg cholesterol; 1230 mg sodium; 34 g
   carbohydrate; 7 g fiber; 9 g protein.
   
   Source: The Potato Board 
  
 
 
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