MINESTRONE SOUP WITH HAMBURGER

Minestrone Soup with Hamburger image

This hearty broth is sure to warm you up on a cool day. Filled with Italian seasoning, good-for-you vegetables, ground beef and macaroni, the recipe was sent in by Maudie Breen of Salt Lake City, Utah.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 9 servings (about 3 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
6 cups water
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1-1/2 cups frozen whole kernel corn
1-1/2 cups sliced zucchini
1 cup shredded cabbage
1 celery rib, chopped
2 teaspoons beef bouillon granules
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup uncooked elbow macaroni

Steps:

In a Dutch oven, 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 water, beans, vegetables and seasonings; bring to a boil. Stir in macaroni. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 10-15 minutes or until macaroni is tender, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 186 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 496mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 15g protein. Diabetic Exchanges