Hamburger Minestrone

Submitted by Lorraine of AZ

"A hearty, warming soup perfect for cold weather!"

 

• Ready In: 50mins
• Ingredients: 14
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 1 lb lean ground beef
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 cup shredded cabbage (or broken spaghetti)
• 1⁄2 cup uncooked elbow macaroni
• 1 (10 1/2 ounce) can condensed beef broth
• 2 (10 1/2 ounce) soup cans water
• 1 teaspoon dried Italian herb seasoning
• 2 medium celery ribs, thinly sliced (1 cup)
• 1 small zucchini, sliced (1 cup)
• 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 (8 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 (8 ounce) can whole kernel corn, undrained
• grated parmesan cheese

directions

1. Cook the beef, onion and garlic in a dutch oven, over medium heat, breaking up the meat. Drain.
2. Stir in remaining ingredients except cheese.
3. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, 15 minutes.
4. Serve sprinkled with cheese.