Minestrone Soup

Unlike most minestrone soup recipes, this quick and easy recipe is made with ground beef. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese before serving.

What you need:

• 1 lb ground beef, browned and drained
  
• 1 c sliced celery
  
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
  
• 15 oz can tomato sauce
  
• 2 c water
  
• 1 T dried parsley
  
• 1/2 t oregano
  
• 1/4 t black pepper
  
• 1/2 c elbow macaroni
  
• 1 c diced onion
  
• 1 c sliced carrots
  
• 14.5 oz can tomatoes, undrained
  
• 15 oz can pinto beans, drained
  
• 5 t beef bouillon granules
  
• 1 t salt
  
• 1/2 t basil
  
• 2 c shredded cabbage
  
• Parmesan cheese
  

What you do:

• Add all ingredients except cabbage and macaroni to a large saucepan.  
• Bring to a boil.  
• Lower heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes.  
• Add cabbage and macaroni, bring to a boil, and simmer until vegetables are tender.  
• Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese before serving.
  

• Recipe submitted by Joyce O. via Wisconsin.