BEEF MINESTRONE

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This recipe pleasantly proves that decreasing fat intake doesn't mean saying farewell to ground beef's full-bodied flavor. This soup is sure to be a hit in your home.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 1h20m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 cup chopped onion
6 cups water
1 cup cubed peeled potatoes
1 cup chopped tomatoes
1 cup shredded cabbage
1 cup chopped carrots
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup uncooked long grain rice
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 bay leaf
1/4 teaspoon pepper
5 teaspoons grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

In a Dutch oven, cook beef and onion until meat is browned and onion is tender; drain. Add next 11 ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour. , Discard bay leaf. Sprinkle each serving with 1/2 teaspoon of Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 141 calories, Fat 7g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 58mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 11g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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