"If you're a fan of classic minestrone but love bold Mexican flavors, this soup's for you! Pumped up with spices as well as veggies and pasta, it's a fill-you-up bowl of fun. —Darlene Island, Lakewood, Washington..."
INGREDIENTS
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1-1/2 pounds beef stew meat (1-inch pieces)
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1-1/2 cups shredded carrots
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1/2 cup chopped onion
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1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced, optional
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1 teaspoon ground cumin
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1 teaspoon chili powder
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3/4 teaspoon seasoned salt
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1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
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2 cans (10 ounces each) diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained
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2 cups spicy hot V8 juice
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1 carton (32 ounces) reduced-sodium beef broth
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1 medium zucchini, halved and thinly sliced
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2 cups finely shredded cabbage
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2 celery ribs, thinly sliced
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1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
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1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
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1 cup small pasta shells
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1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro