Minestrone (Stephanie and Karen)

Stephanie and Karen’s Minestrone Soup

Source: Uncle Steve

Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

• ½ lb. ground beef
• ½ cp. onions, chopped
• 7 cps. water
• 7 beef bullion cubes
• 3 stalks celery, sliced
• 4 carrots, peeled, sliced
• ¾ tsp. Italian seasoning
• 1 Tbs. parsley
• 15 oz. can stewed tomatoes
• ½ cup macaroni and/or bow tie
• 15 oz. can kidney beans, drain
• 15 oz. can green beans, drain

OPTIONAL

• 8-15 oz. garbanzo beans, drain
• Fresh zucchini
• small can corn, drain
• broccoli
• cabbage

Directions

1. Brown ground beef & chopped onions. Drain fat/oil.
2. Add water, bullion cubes, celery, carrots, parsley, Italian seasoning, stewed tomatoes. Bring just to boil, then lower heat and cook 1 hour.
3. During last 15 minutes, add macaroni/pasta, kidney beans, green beans, and any or all optional items. DO NOT ADD SALT.
4. NOTE: May add more grnd beef, pasta, and increase seasoning.