HEARTY HAMBURGER VEGETABLE SOUP

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Oregano really shines in this hearty soup from field editor Traci K Wynne, Denver, Pennsylvania. "It smells delicious while it's cooking and makes a great lunch or dinner. You could use lima beans instead of the green beans."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 50m

Yield 10 servings (3-3/4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 13

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Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 large green pepper, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
8 cups beef broth
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) Italian stewed tomatoes
1 package (9 ounces) frozen cut green beans
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1 cup ditalini or other small pasta
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

In a Dutch oven, cook the beef, onion and green pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain. , Stir in the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until vegetables and pasta are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 182 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 808mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 13g protein. Diabetic Exchanges