Wednesday, October 31, 2012

Minestrone Soup


This is a family favorite. The veggie amounts are an estimate, and I just usually add what looks good. Hope you like it!

1-2 lbs. ground beef- cooked
1 small onion- diced
1 quart stewed tomatoes
2 cups chopped cabbage
3 medium carrots (or a couple handfuls of baby carrots)- diced
3 stalks celery- diced
1 can beans (recipe calls for kidney, but I use black or northern)
1 small zucchini- sliced
1 c. frozen corn (or 1 can)
4-5 cups water
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
2-3 tsp. beef bouillon
1/2 tsp. each salt, basil, marjoram, and oregano 
optional... add 1 cup uncooked macaroni or 1/3 cup barley

Combine all ingredients in a large stock pot and bring to a boil.  Reduce heat and simmer 15-20 minutes  or until veggies are tender. Serve with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese.

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