San Francisco Minestrone

Submitted by hungrykitten

"From familyeducation.com."

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 1 lb lean ground beef or 1 lb turkey
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1 cup sliced carrot
• 1 cup finely sliced celery
• 1 (16 ounce) can tomatoes, chopped and undrained
• 3 cups water
• 2⁄3 cup Minute Rice, uncooked
• 2 cups shredded spinach leaves
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons dried basil
• 1⁄8 teaspoon black pepper
• 1⁄2 cup shredded cheddar cheese, plus
• 1 tablespoon shredded cheddar cheese

directions

1. In a large saucepan sprayed with butter-flavored cooking spray, brown meat and onion. Add carrots, celery, undrained tomatoes, and water. Mix well to combine.
2. Bring mixture to a boil. Lower heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
3. Stir in uncooked rice, spinach, basil, and black pepper.
4. Re-cover and continue simmering for 10 minutes or until rice and vegetables are tender.
5. When serving, top each bowl with 1 1/2 tablespoons cheddar cheese.