HEARTY MINESTRONE 
2 (16 oz.) can tomatoes
2 c. water
1 can condensed beef broth
1 c. carrot slices
1 (9 oz.) pkg. frozen Italian green beans
1 c. shell macaroni (8 1/2 oz.)
1/2 c. onion slices
2 tbsp. cornstarch
1/8 tsp. garlic powder
1/4 c. grated Parmesan cheese (1 oz.)

Combine tomatoes, 1 1/2 cup water and broth. Bring to boil; add carrots. Cover and simmer 10 minutes; add beans, macaroni and onions. Cover; simmer 15 minutes. Combine remaining water, cornstarch and garlic powder. Gradually add cornstarch mixture to hot liquid. Cook stirring constantly, until mixture boils and thickens. Stir in cheese. Makes six 1 1/2 cup servings.

 

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