ITALIAN MINESTRONE SOUP 
1 1/2 lb. ground chuck
1 (15 oz.) can Veg-All
1 (29 oz.) crushed tomatoes
1 (4 oz.) can mushroom stems
1/2 (5 oz.) pkg. frozen peas
1/2 c. string beans
6 beef bouillon cubes
4 to 6 c. water
3/4 c. orzo macaroni
1 fresh carrot, diced
1 potato, diced
1 stalk celery, diced

Brown hamburger; drain on towels. Add fresh ingredients, water and bouillon cubes. Simmer for 20 minutes. Add tomatoes, Veg-All, mushrooms, peas and orzo. Simmer for 30 minutes. Freezes well. Can be made ahead. Tastes better one day old. If it becomes too thick, add water.

 

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