Minestrone With Beans Recipe

Ingredients

2

tablespoons olive or vegetable oil

1

large onion, chopped

2

stalks celery, sliced

2

garlic cloves, minced

3

cups coarsely chopped cabbage

2

medium carrots, sliced

5 1/4

cups Progresso™ beef flavored broth (from two 32-oz. cartons)

2 cups water

1 1/2

teaspoons dried Italian seasoning

1/4

teaspoon pepper

2

cups frozen cut green beans

2

small zucchini, sliced

2

(15.5-oz.) cans red beans, drained, rinsed

3

oz. (1 cup) uncooked rotini (spiral pasta)

Preparation

Heat oil in Dutch oven over medium-high heat until hot. Add onion, celery and garlic; cook and stir 2 to 3 minutes or until onion is tender. Add cabbage, carrots, broth, water, Italian seasoning and pepper; mix well. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Return to a boil. Add all remaining ingredients; mix well. Simmer, uncovered, for 10 to 15 minutes or until vegetables and rotini are tender, stirring occasionally. If desired, season to taste with salt and pepper.