Quick Minestrone

From: OntarioBeans.on.ca

A very simple Minestrone recipe packed with lots of flavour, thanks to Baked Beans. For beef broth, use 1 can each (10 oz./284 mL) beef broth and water or use beef bouillon concentrate dissolved in water.

Ingredient List

2 1/2 cups	beef broth	625 mL
1/2 cup	cubed cooked ham	125 mL
1	small onion, finely chopped	1
1	medium carrot, chopped	1
1/4 cup	diced celery	50 mL
1/2 tsp	dried thyme leaves	2 mL
1/4 tsp	dried oregano leaves	1 mL
1/2 cup	uncooked elbow macaroni	125 mL
1	can (14 oz./398 mL) Beans with Pork and Tomato Sauce	1

Directions

In medium-sized saucepan, combine all ingredients except macaroni and beans. Bring to a boil; stir in macaroni. Simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add beans and heat through.