Maine Bean Soup

A local favorite and a meal in itself! Wonderful in the cold months!

• Ready In: 1 hr 50 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 2  tablespoons olive oil
• 4 -5  cloves garlic, chopped
• 1  large onion, diced
• 1  large green pepper
• 2  stalks celery, diced
• 3  medium fresh carrots, diced
• 1  lb ground beef
• 5  cans beef broth
• 2  cans chopped tomatoes
• 1  cup red wine
• 2  cans red kidney beans (or your favorite)
• 1 (16 ounce) bag  frozen mixed vegetables
• 1  teaspoon oregano
• 1  tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
•  salt & pepper
• 1 1⁄2 cups elbow macaroni

Directions

1. In a large pot, sauté garlic and veggies in olive oil until tender.
2. Microwave ground beef, drain, and add to veggies.
3. Add beef broth, tomatoes, wine, beans, and frozen veggies.
4. Add oregano, Worcestershire sauce, and salt& pepper.
5. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer 1 hour.
6. Return to a boil, add macaroni, and cook until noodles are tender.
7. Serve with warm, crusty bread.