ITALIAN VEGETABLE SOUP 
1 lb. ground beef
1 c. diced onion
1 c. sliced celery
1 c. sliced carrots
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (16 oz.) can tomatoes
1 (15 oz.) can tomato sauce
1 (15 oz.) can kidney beans
2 c. water
5 tsp. beef bouillon granules
1 tbsp. dried parsley flakes
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. oregano
1/2 tsp. basil
1/4 tsp. pepper
2 c. shredded cabbage
1 c. cut green beans
1/2 c. elbow macaroni
Parmesan cheese

Brown beef in large heavy kettle; drain. Add all the ingredients except cabbage, green beans and macaroni. Bring to a boil. Lower heat; cover and simmer 20 minutes. Add cabbage, green beans and cooked macaroni; bring to boil and simmer until vegetables are tender. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese before serving.

 

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