BEEFY BEAN SOUP

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Number Of Ingredients 13

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1 pound ground beef
1 large onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 head small head of cabbage, coarsely chopped
1 can crushed tomatoes (14 ounce can)
5 cups water
1 cup red wine
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 can white kidney beans, drained and rinsed (19 ounce can)
1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

In soup pot, cook beef, onions and garlic until beef is well browned.
With slotted spoon, remove beef mixture. To drippings add oil and cabbage. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently until tender, about 8 to 10 minutes.
Add meat mixture, tomatoes, water, wine, crushed red pepper and salt. Bring to boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 30 minutes. Add more wine if desired.
Stir in beans, oregano and parmesan cheese. Heat through, about 10 minutes.
May serve with additional parmesan cheese sprinkled on top.