Grandpa's Special Bean Soup

Danielle in New Hampshire's Note:

This is a great soup for a cold day or for dinner. Beans and veggies add texture and flavor. Very tasty.

• Total Time: 30 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 2 (15 ½ ounce) cans goya red kidney beans , drained
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 cup diced carrot
• 1 cup diced celery
• ½ lb ground beef
• 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
• 1 tablespoon goya adobo all purpose seasoning
• 7 cups water
• 3 packages goya beef bouillon
• 1 (28 ounce) can whole tomatoes , chopped (reserve fluid)
• 1 (16 ounce) bag frozen vegetables
• 1 cup elbow macaroni
• salt
• pepper

Directions:

1. In large pot, saute diced veggies in oil over low heat until golden.
2. Add ground beef and cook, breaking into 1/2 inch chunks.
3. Add Goya Adobo and garlic and saute 3 minutes.
4. Add reserved tomato liquid, water and bouillon.
5. Bring to boil.
6. Add tomatoes, frozen veggies and elbow noodles.
7. Return to boil and simmer 7 minutes.
8. Add Goya beans, stir, and cook 3 minutes.