ZUCCHINI SOUP IV

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This simple soup is delicious made with ingredients fresh from the garden, but you can substitute frozen zucchini and a can of tomatoes if fresh veggies are not available. This is best served with freshly grated Romano cheese and a loaf of crusty bread.

Provided by DIANA42

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes Squash Soup Recipes Zucchini Soup Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 pound lean ground beef
1 tablespoon butter
1 large tomato, diced
1 red onion, chopped
1 pound zucchini, thinly sliced
salt and pepper to taste
1 tablespoon hot pepper sauce, or to taste
1 cup grated Romano cheese

Steps:

In a large saucepan or stockpot, cook the ground beef in the butter until brown. Stir in the tomato and onion; simmer for a minute or so then add zucchini, hot pepper sauce and salt and pepper to taste. Cover the pot and cook over medium heat until zucchini is tender.
Serve hot with a generous helping of Romano cheese and a fresh loaf of crusty bread for soaking up the tasty juices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 249.4 calories, Carbohydrate 6.2 g, Cholesterol 68.5 mg, Fat 15.9 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 20.5 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Sodium 348.6 mg, Sugar 3.1 g