Minestrone Soup With Meat

Bella Donna's Note:

This is a hearty soup that tastes wonderful! A friend of mine gave this recipe to me from a "soup bar" we had a church. Thank you Betty! Not low fat - just loaded with flavor! Serving size unknown. You can double this recipe and freeze some for later. OAMC

• Total Time: 50 mins
• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 12

• 1 lb ground beef, browned
• 1 cup diced onion
• 1 cup diced celery
• 1 cup sliced carrot
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 (16 ounce) can tomatoes, stewed
• 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 (15 ounce) can red kidney beans, drained
• 2 cups water
• 5 teaspoons beef bouillon granules
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon sweet basil
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 cups cabbage, shredded
• 1 cup frozen green beans (fresh and canned will do)

Additional ingredients

• 1/2 cup miniature pasta shells

Directions:

1. Add all ingredients into large pot.
2. Simmer for 45 minutes.
3. Add shells or other pasta about 13 minutes before serving.

Reviews

[atrainer_13067416]

This soup was wonderful my boys loved it ,easy to make had fun with it THANKS

[Chef #530811]

Wonderful ministrone! I added garbanzo beans, more broth (even some chicken broth). Married to a "Super" Italian and he loved it. As usual, we added grated parmesan on top when serving. Very good!

[acerast]

This is a keeper!! My quiet son said "Good soup Mom" - and that's a mouthful for him. Since you already had such great reviews from very reliable sources, I took the liberty of making this in the slow cooker on low for 8 hours. It turned out great!! I did add one extra cup of water, used low sodium products and did not add salt. I cooked the pasta on the stove and stirred it in. The flavor, combination of vegetables and many textures of this soup make it wonderful!! Thanks Bella Donna!!