Fast Minestrone

 

6 C. chicken broth

1 C. V8 juice

1 C. canned tomatoes, diced

2 T. onion flakes

1/4 tsp. garlic powder

1 tsp. dried oregano

1/2 tsp. dried thyme

1 C. cooked elbow noodles, rice, or orzo

1 15-oz. can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed

1 15-oz. can sliced carrots, drained

1 15-oz. can cut green beans, drained

14-oz. can sliced mushrooms, drained

Parmesan cheese, grated

 

Stir broth, vegetable juice, and tomatoes together. Add all the seasonings. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cook for thirty minutes. Stir in your choice of cooked starch, along with beans, carrots, green beans, and mushrooms. Heat until warmed through, adding more chicken stock if needed. Serve sprinkled with grated Parmesan.