Bow Tie Beef Soup

Name: Bow Tie Beef Soup
Ingredients: 2 cups sliced zucchini; 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) beef broth; 1 cup uncooked bow tie pasta; 3/4 cup water; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1-1/2 pounds ground beef; 1 cup chopped onion; 2 teaspoons minced garlic; 4 plum tomatoes, cut into chunks; 1/4 cup minced fresh basil; 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

13 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

2 cups sliced zucchini
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) beef broth
1 cup uncooked bow tie pasta
3/4 cup water
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1-1/2 pounds ground beef
1 cup chopped onion
2 teaspoons minced garlic
4 plum tomatoes, cut into chunks
1/4 cup minced fresh basil
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Directions

1

In a Dutch oven, combine the first seven ingredients. Bring to a boil. With a spoon, press pasta into broth mixture. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until pasta is tender, stirring once.
2

Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook the beef, onion and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain.
3

Add the beef mixture, tomatoes and basil to the broth mixture; heat through. Garnish with Parmesan cheese.