MINESTRONE SOUP WITH GROUND BEEF 
1 lb. ground beef
1 sm. onion, chopped
1 lg. stalk celery, sliced
1/2 head cabbage, thinly sliced
1 (16 oz.) can tomatoes
1 can cannellini beans
1 (7 oz.) can corn niblets
1 zucchini, sliced
3/4 c. ditalini (pasta)
2 bouillon cubes
1 tsp. basil
Chicken broth

In a 5 quart pan, cook beef, onion, celery, cabbage in olive oil. Stir to get meat into chunks. Brown lightly, about 10 minutes. Add chunk tomatoes, beans, corn with all the liquids. Add zucchini, pasta, bouillon cubes, basil, salt and pepper. Add 3 cups water and 1 can or more chicken broth. Cook on medium heat. Serve with Parmesan cheese. NOTE: Also delicious without meat. Other greens (escarole etc.) may be used.

 

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