Shortcut Minestrone Recipe

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Ingredients:

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4 bacon strips, diced
1 large onion, chopped
3 medium carrots, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 jar (28 oz) spaghetti sauce
4 cups beef broth
1 can (16 oz) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 oz) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
2/3 cup uncooked small shell pasta
2 tsp brown sugar
1/2 tsp dried basil
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1 cup frozen cut green beans
grated parmesan cheese , optional

Directions:

In a Dutch oven or soup kettle, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels. Drain, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings; set bacon aside. In the drippings, saute onion and carrots for 3-4 minutes or until tender. Add garlic; cook 2 minutes longer.
Stir in the spaghetti sauce, broth and beans. Bring to a boil. Add the pasta, brown sugar, basil and oregano. Cook, uncovered, for 8-10 minutes or until pasta is tender, stirring occasionally. Add green beans; cook 5 minutes longer or until heated through. Garnish with reserved bacon and Parmesan cheese if desired. Yield: 10 servings (2-1/2 quarts).

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	116.61 Kcal (488 kJ)
Calories from fat	43.9 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	4.88g	8%
Cholesterol	12.79mg	4%
Sodium	356.65mg	15%
Potassium	231.59mg	5%
Total Carbs	12.75g	4%
Sugars	2.68g	11%
Dietary Fiber	2.07g	8%
Protein	5.62g	11%
Vitamin C	3.2mg	5%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	6%
Iron	0.6mg	3%
Calcium	29.4mg	3%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	64.65 Kcal (271 kJ)
Calories from fat	24.34 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.7g	8%
Cholesterol	7.09mg	4%
Sodium	197.72mg	15%
Potassium	128.39mg	5%
Total Carbs	7.07g	4%
Sugars	1.49g	11%
Dietary Fiber	1.15g	8%
Protein	3.11g	11%
Vitamin C	1.8mg	5%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	6%
Iron	0.3mg	3%
Calcium	16.3mg	3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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