Minestrone

Submitted by Barb in WNY

"I like to make soups in a microwave. They are quick and delicious as well as easy."

 

• Ready In: 25mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 2

ingredients

• 1⁄4 cup onion, chopped
• 2 tablespoons celery, thinly sliced
• 1 small garlic clove, chopped
• 8 ounces tomatoes
• 1⁄4 cup fine egg noodles
• 1⁄4 cup canned white beans
• 1⁄4 teaspoon thyme
• 1⁄4 teaspoon oregano
• 4 ounces pepperoni, thinly sliced into quarters
• 1 cup water
• 1 beef bouillon cube
• 1⁄4 cup parmesan cheese

directions

1. In a medium microwave-safe dish; combine onion, celery and garlic.
2. Cover tightly.
3. Microwave at 100% for 1 to 1 1/2 minutes or until onion is tender.
4. Remove from the oven.
5. Stir in tomatoes with juice, noodles, beans, thyme, oregano, pepperoni and water.
6. Add bouillon cube; recover.
7. Microwave at 100% for 10 minutes or until noodles are tender, stirring once.
8. Let stand 5 minutes.
9. To serve, sprinkle with cheese.