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Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated Apr 13, 2021
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No need to add any seasonings to this minestrone since they already come in the Hamburger Helper™ product!

Fresh Vegetable Minestrone

  • Prep Time 30 min
  • Total 30 min
  • Servings 6
  • Ingredients 9
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Ingredients

  • 1 box Hamburger Helper™ cheesy Italian shells
  • 1 carton (32 oz) Progresso™ reduced-sodium 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
Make With
Progresso Broth

Instructions

  • Step 
    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.
  • Step 
    2
    Stir in beans, tomatoes and zucchini. Cover; cook about 10 minutes longer, stirring occasionally, until pasta and vegetables are tender.
  • Step 
    3
    Ladle into bowls. Sprinkle with cheese and basil.

Nutrition

310 Calories
3 1/2g Total Fat
15g Protein
54g Total Carbohydrate
7g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 1/2 Cups
Calories
310
Calories from Fat
35
Total Fat
3 1/2g
6%
Saturated Fat
1 1/2g
6%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
0mg
0%
Sodium
1260mg
53%
Potassium
550mg
16%
Total Carbohydrate
54g
18%
Dietary Fiber
6g
23%
Sugars
7g
Protein
15g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
80%
80%
Vitamin C
15%
15%
Calcium
15%
15%
Iron
25%
25%
Exchanges:
3 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 1/2 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 0 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
3 1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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