GARDEN VEGETABLE BEEF SOUP

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This soup is my go-to healthy lunch option. It's a great way to eat my vegetables, and it's so comforting during the cold winter months. -Dawn Donald, Herron, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 servings (3-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 package (10 ounces) julienned carrots
2 celery ribs, chopped
1/4 cup tomato paste
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1-1/2 cups shredded cabbage
1 medium zucchini, coarsely chopped
1 medium red potato (about 5 ounces), finely chopped
1/2 cup fresh or frozen cut green beans
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) reduced-sodium beef broth
Grated Parmesan cheese, optional

Steps:

In a 6-qt. stockpot, cook beef, onion and garlic over medium heat 6-8 minutes or until beef is no longer pink, breaking up beef into crumbles; drain. Add carrots and celery; cook and stir 6-8 minutes or until tender. Stir in tomato paste; cook 1 minute longer., Add tomatoes, cabbage, zucchini, potato, green beans, seasonings and broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 35-45 minutes or until vegetables are tender. If desired, top each serving with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 207 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 57mg cholesterol, Sodium 621mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 21g protein. Diabetic Exchanges