Lazy-Cook's Easy Italian-Flavored Soup
This simple Italian-flavored soup recipe is truly open-cans-dump-them-in easy. Just brown the meat, cook some pasta and dump in cans of veggies - juice and all! If you're looking for a fast way to serve some hot soup, this recipe is for you. #TexasHomesteader
Ingredients
Ingredients:
- 1 lb Ground meat
- 1/2 Onion, chopped
- 1 Rib celery, chopped
- 1 Garlic clove, minced
- 1/2 cup Elbow macaroni
- 2 15-oz cans Italian flavored tomatoes
- 1 15-oz can Chicken broth
- 1 15-oz can Mixed vegetables, undrained
- 1 15-oz can Great northern beans, drained & rinsed
- 1 Tablespoon Dry Italian Seasoning ie: basil, oregano, thyme, garlic mixture
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
Instructions:
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Simmer 1/2 cup of elbow macaroni in 2 cups water for 8-10 minutes. Drain & set aside.
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Chop 1/2 an onion and a rib of celery and saute them in a little bacon grease until they're soft.
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Add ground meat and seasoning, cook until all pink is gone. Drain away grease.
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Place the ground meat/onion mixture in a large soup pot.
Add a can of drained & rinsed beans. (any white bean will work - navy, great northern, garbanzo, etc.)
Add remaining ingredients - an undrained can of mixed vegetables, a can of chicken broth, 2 cans of Italian flavored chopped tomatoes and the cooked/drained noodles. Stir to combine.
Heat gently until heated through and enjoy.