GROUND BEEF NOODLE SOUP

Ground Beef Noodle Soup image

This savory specialty combines ground beef with onions, celery and carrots. "This is a wonderful fast soup to make any day of the week," says Judy Brander of Two Harbors, Minnesota.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 35m

Yield 8 servings (2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
1/2 cup each chopped onion, celery and carrot
7 cups water
1 envelope au jus mix
2 tablespoons beef bouillon granules
2 bay leaves
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 cups uncooked egg noodles

Steps:

In a large saucepan, cook the beef, onion, celery and carrot over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. , Add the water, au jus mix, bouillon, bay leaves and pepper; bring to a boil. Stir in the noodles. Return to a boil. Cook, uncovered, for 15 minutes or until noodles are tender, stirring occasionally. Discard bay leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 203 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 32mg cholesterol, Sodium 471mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 20g protein. Diabetic Exchanges