VENISON ITALIAN SOUP

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This is a hearty all-in-one-meal soup which contains vegetables, meat, and pasta. Served with mozzarella-garlic bread, makes a great meal on a cold winter day. This is a variation of a soup made with beef. I like venison because it is non-fat. Garnish with your favorite cheese.

Provided by Joelene Craver

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes

Time 2h50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1 pound ground venison
1 onion, chopped
1 (14.5 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
3 cups water
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 teaspoons dried basil
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans
1 (15 ounce) can green beans
1 carrot, chopped
1 zucchini, chopped
½ (16 ounce) package fusilli (spiral) pasta

Steps:

Brown venison, onion, and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Add tomatoes, tomato sauce, water, and spices. Bring to a boil, and then simmer for about 30 minutes.
Stir in beans, carrots, and zucchini. Simmer soup for 90 minutes.
Add pasta, and cook until tender. Top individual servings with grated cheese, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 252.8 calories, Carbohydrate 37.8 g, Cholesterol 48.2 mg, Fat 2.7 g, Fiber 5.9 g, Protein 20.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 994.5 mg, Sugar 7.4 g