VEGETABLE HAMBURGER SOUP / STEW

Vegetable Hamburger Soup / Stew image

Provided by Kats Mom

Time 50m

Yield 1 pot, 12-16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 1/2-2 lbs Italian sausage or 1 1/2-2 lbs kielbasa, sliced
1/2 tablespoon minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon oregano, dried
1 teaspoon sweet basil, dried
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 (1 ounce) envelope Lipton Onion Soup Mix
4 cups water
8 ounces pasta, uncooked (elbow, shells or bow ties work well)
1 (15 ounce) can diced potatoes, undrained or 1 (16 ounce) can cannellini beans, rinsed
1/2 onion, chopped (about 1/2 - 1 cup)
1 (14 ounce) can carrots, undrained
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes, undrained
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can green beans, undrained
1 (15 1/4 ounce) can corn, undrained
1 (15 ounce) can green peas, undrained
1 (16 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed well

Steps:

In a very large pot, brown meat of your choice and garlic over medium heat.
Drain off grease and return meat to the pot.
Add remaining ingredients.
Stir to combine.
Over medium-high heat bring to a slight boil; reduce heat to low; cover.
Continue simmering, stirring occasionally for 30 minutes or until pasta is cooked.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 377.1, Fat 10.2, SaturatedFat 3.6, Cholesterol 38.6, Sodium 474.9, Carbohydrate 52.7, Fiber 9.9, Sugar 9.2, Protein 21.5