BEEF, BEAN AND TOMATO SOUP

BEEF, BEAN AND TOMATO SOUP image

Yield 10 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 lb ground beef, lean
1 onion, chopped
1 green pepper, chopped
2 stalks celery, sliced
1 package onion soup mix
2 (15 ounce) can cannelloni beans
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes, (or 4 fresh tomatoes, peeled and chopped)
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
2 teaspoons basil, dried
1 t oregano
1/2 t Italian delight
3 bay leaves
1 cup pasta, uncooked
4 cups water
4 cups beef broth

Steps:

1 Brown the ground beef in a dutch oven or heavy stock pot, season with salt and pepper. 2 Add the chopped onion and green pepper, and celery, and saute for 5 to 10 minutes. 3 Add the beans, tomatoes, onion soup mix, parsley, basil, oregano, Italian delight, bay leaves, beef broth and water. 4 Bring to a boil, then simmer for 10 minutes. 5 Add the pasta. Reduce heat and simmer for 10- 20 minutes, until pasta is cooked. 6 Add salt and pepper to taste.