Eating Smart® Minestrone

Boil-In-Pouch Method (Frozen or Thawed* Soup) 1. Immerse pouch in boiling water. 2. Cook product until 82ºC (180 ºF). 3. Using a ladle or insulated gloves, carefully grasp and remove water. 4. Open pouch: Make a cut with a knife near top of pouch. Carefully pour soup into steam table insert or holding kettle. Or Thaw, Pour & Heat Method (Thawed* Soup to -3º - 0ºC (26º - 32ºF) (24 - 48 hr.)) 1. Open Pouch: Make a cut with a knife near top of pouch. Pour Product into heating container. 2. Cook product until 82ºC (180ºF); stirring occasionally. 3. Transfer to steam table or holding kettle. * For quicker preparation, place in cooler 2º - 4 ºC (35º - 40ºF) for maximum of 5 days. Ready-To-Cook This product has not been fully cooked before freezing. Carefully follow the recommended cooking times to assure complete cooking. Do not use if punctured or torn. Do not freeze. Hold soup at 74ºC (165ºF) in appropriate holding unit up to 4 hours. Promptly store unused portionsin cooler. Do not store in pouch after heating. Reheat properly stored leftover soup only once to at least 74ºC (165ºF) before serving.

Keep frozen until ready to use. Ready to Cook. Do not re-freeze. Do not use if pouch punctured or torn.

Shelf Life: 21 months
Storage Temperature:  °C

Serve soup on its own or as a side order with sandwiches, salads, or any entree. For added value, sprinkle a garnish onto individual portions of soup just before serving.

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Great tasting soup choices for consumers who want to embrace more balanced lifestyles – it’s nutritious, balanced with delicious. Campbell’s frozen soups are made from the finest ingredients, for the real food taste that distinguishes a great bowl of soup. Campbell’s Eating Smart soup varieties are low in fat. Choosing foods prepared with little or no fat is part of healthy eating.