*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                     Minestrone-Style Vegetable Soup

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Serving Size  : 2    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Soups                            Ww

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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     1/4  cup           Onion -- diced
   2      packages      Instant chicken broth/ -- seasoning mix
   2                    Garlic cloves -- minced
   1 1/2  cups          Zucchini -- thinly sliced
     1/2  cup           Carrots -- thinly sliced
     1/2  cup           Tomato, chopped -- seeded
   1      teaspoon      Parsley -- chopped
     1/4  teaspoon      Basil leaves
     1/8  teaspoon      Pepper -- black
     1/2  cup           Kidney beans -- canned and
					
   1      cup           Elbow macaroni -- cooked
   2      teaspoons     Parmesan cheese -- grated

In 1-1/2 quart nonstick saucepan combine onion, broth mix, and garlic; cook,
 stirring occasionally, until onion is translucent. Add remaining ingredients
 except kidney beans, macaroni, and cheese and stir to combine; cover and cook
 over low heat, stirring occasionally, for about 10 minutes.
Add 2 cups water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium, cover, and cook until
 vegetables are soft, about 20 minutes.
Using a slotted spoon, remove about 1/2 cup vegetables from saucepan and set aside.
  In blender container, in 2 batches, puree remaining soup; return pureed mixture to saucepan
, add reserved vegetables, kidney beans, and macaroni, and heat. Top each serving w
ith half of the cheese.

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