Minestrone Soup

Name: Minestrone Soup
Ingredients: 7 c. water; 7 beef bouillon cubes; 1 (16 oz.) can stewed tomatoes; 1 c. onion; 1 c. celery; 1 c. sliced or diced carrots; 1 tsp. parsley flakes; 1 tsp. oregano; 1/2 tsp. basil; 1/2 lb. hamburger; 1 c. kidney beans (optional); 1 to 1 1/2 c. elbow macaroni

12 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

7 c. water
7 beef bouillon cubes
1 (16 oz.) can stewed tomatoes
1 c. onion
1 c. celery
1 c. sliced or diced carrots
1 tsp. parsley flakes
1 tsp. oregano
1/2 tsp. basil
1/2 lb. hamburger
1 c. kidney beans (optional)
1 to 1 1/2 c. elbow macaroni

Directions

1

Place the first 9 ingredients in a large soup pot and simmer until vegetables are tender.
2

While soup is simmering, make tiny meatballs to taste.
3

Brown, then drain.
4

Add kidney beans to soup; simmer 10 minutes.
5

Add meatballs to soup; simmer 10 minutes. Add elbow macaroni and simmer until tender.