Tuna Minestrone with Parmesan Cheese

This hearty soup makes a great winter dinner

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Created By: StarKist

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Prep Time:

5 Minutes

Cook Time:

10 minutes

Servings:

8
 

Nutritional Information

Tuna Minestrone with Parmesan Cheese

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 1 pouch (6.4 oz.) or 2 pouches (2.6 oz. each) or 2 cans (5 oz. each) StarKist® Albacore Tuna (if using cans, drained and chunked)
  • 1 can (15.25 oz.) Kidney beans, rinsed and drained
  • ¼ cup tomato paste
  • 1 can (14.5 oz.) Italian style, diced tomatoes
  • 2 cans (14.5 oz) Chicken broth plus water to equal 4 cups
  • ½ tsp. ground red pepper
  • 1 tsp. Italian herb seasoning
  • 2 cups Italian-style mixed frozen vegetables
  • 1/2 cup small shell pasta, uncooked
  • 3 cups fresh romaine lettuce, cut crosswise in 1-inch strips (or fresh spinach)
  • Freshly grated parmesan cheese

Directions

  1. In a 4- qt. saucepan combine kidney beans, tomato paste, tomatoes with liquid, chicken broth with water, herb seasoning and red pepper.  Bring to a boil over high heat.
  2. Add pasta and frozen vegetables; simmer 8 minutes.
  3. Remove from heat; add tuna and romaine lettuce.  Ladle into bowls and garnish with parmesan cheese.