ZESTY HAMBURGER SOUP

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This recipe is great for those very cold winter days or just when you feel like eating soup. I usually serve this with hot garlic bread or hot crusty French bread. -Kelly Milan, Lake Jackson, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

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

Number Of Ingredients 12

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Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
2 cups sliced celery
1 cup chopped onion
2 teaspoons minced garlic
4 cups water
2 medium red potatoes, peeled and cubed
2 cups frozen corn
1-1/2 cups uncooked small shell pasta
1 tablespoon pickled jalapeno slices
4 cups V8 juice
2 cans (10 ounces each) diced tomatoes with green chilies
1 to 2 tablespoons sugar

Steps:

In a Dutch oven, cook beef, celery and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain. Stir in water, potatoes, corn, pasta and jalapeno. , Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 10-15 minutes or until pasta is tender. Stir in the remaining ingredients and heat through., Freeze option: Cool soup and transfer to freezer containers. Freeze up to 3 months. To use, thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Transfer to a saucepan. Cover and cook over medium heat until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 221 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 548mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 13g protein. Diabetic Exchanges