Quick Beef Minestrone

Name: Quick Beef Minestrone
Ingredients: 1/2 lb. lean ground beef or turkey; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 clove garlic, crushed; 2 cans beef or chicken broth; 1 can (20 oz.) cannellini beans; 1 can (16 oz.) tomatoes, broken up; 1 bay leaf; 1 tsp. basil; 1/2 tsp. pepper; 1 large pkg. frozen mixed vegetables; grated Parmesan cheese

11 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

1/2 lb. lean ground beef or turkey
1 medium onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, crushed
2 cans beef or chicken broth
1 can (20 oz.) cannellini beans
1 can (16 oz.) tomatoes, broken up
1 bay leaf
1 tsp. basil
1/2 tsp. pepper
1 large pkg. frozen mixed vegetables
grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

1

In large saucepan, saute meat, onion and garlic; drain off fat. Add broth, beans, tomatoes, bay leaf, basil and pepper; simmer 10 minutes.
2

Add 1 cup macaroni (elbow or shells, small) and bring to a boil; simmer 10 minutes.
3

Add vegetables; cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, 10 minutes.
4

Serve piping hot, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.