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File in: Meat, Soup

Easy Hamburger Minestrone

Serves 6

  • 1 lb. ground beef
  • 1 onion (chopped)
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 4-5 cups beef stock (or chicken stock)
  • 1 28 oz can diced tomatoes (with liquid)
  • 1 cup shredded cabbage
  • 1 15 oz can kidney beans (drained and rinsed)
  • 1 cup frozen corn (thawed)
  • 2 cups sliced zucchini
  • 2 fresh rosemary springs
  • 1 tsp. dried oregano
  • 1 tsp. dried basil
  • salt, to taste
  • pepper, to taste
  • 1/2 cup uncooked pasta (smaller pieces such as macaroni)

Fry the beef, onion and garlic until cooked. Add the beef stock, tomatoes, cabbage, beans, corn, zucchini and seasonings. Bring to a boil.

Add the pasta, cover the pot and simmer for 15 minutes.