BEEFY TOMATO PASTA SOUP

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If you're a fan of Italian fare, you'll like this chunky combination from Nancy Rollag, Kewaskum, Wisconsin. "I enjoy this satisfying soup, and it's easier to fix than lasagna," she writes.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 1h

Yield 10 servings (about 2-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
2 medium green peppers, cut into 1-inch chunks
1 medium onion, cut into chunks
2 garlic cloves, minced
5 to 6 cups water
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) Italian diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 to 3 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cups uncooked spiral pasta
Croutons, optional

Steps:

In a Dutch oven, cook the beef, green peppers and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Add garlic, cook 1 minute longer. Drain. Add the water, tomatoes, tomato paste, brown sugar, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Add pasta. , Cook for 10-14 minutes or until pasta is tender, stirring occasionally. Serve with croutons if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 207 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 718mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 13g protein. Diabetic Exchanges