Minestrone

 

2

tablespoons olive oil

1

onion, chopped

3

cloves garlic, minced

5

cups vegetable broth or Progresso® chicken broth (from two 32-oz cartons)

1

small zucchini, chopped

1

cup Green Giant® Valley Fresh Steamers™ frozen cut green beans

1

cup Green Giant® Valley Fresh Steamers™ Niblets® frozen corn, thawed

1

teaspoon grated lemon peel

1/2

teaspoon dried rosemary leaves

1

teaspoon dried Italian seasoning

1/2

teaspoon salt

1/4

teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1

can (14.5 oz) stewed tomatoes

1

can (15 or 19 oz) Progresso® cannellini beans, drained, rinsed

1

can (19 oz) Progresso® red kidney beans, drained, rinsed

2

tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves or 2 teaspoons dried basil leaves

• 1 Heat oil in large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes, or until soft. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
• 2 Stir in the broth, zucchini, green beans, corn, lemon peel, rosemary, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
• 3 Stir in the tomatoes (with juice) and beans. Simmer, covered, for 30 minutes. Stir in the basil.