Lunch: Italian Vegetable Beef Soup Recipe

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Basil

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Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
1 cup diced onion
1 cup sliced celery
1 cup sliced carrots
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 can (16 ounces) tomatoes
1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
1 can (15 ounces) red kidney beans, undrained
2 cups water
5 teaspoons beef bouillon granules
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon sweet basil
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 cups shredded cabbage
1 cup frozen or fresh green beans, cut in 1-inch pieces, optional
1/2 cup small elbow macaroni
Parmesan cheese

Instructions

Brown beef in large heavy kettle; drain. Add all the ingredients except cabbage, green beans and macaroni. Bring to boil. Lower heat; cover and simmer 20 minutes.
Add cabbage, green beans and macaroni; bring to a boil and simmer until vegetables are tender. If you prefer a thinner soup, add additional water or broth. Sprinkle with the Parmesan cheese before serving.

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