Mama Kathy's Minestrone

Method3 steps · about 1 hr 25 min

1. 1

   Step 1: Place the beef (1 ½ pounds), onion (1), and garlic (1 tablespoon) in a skillet over medium heat. Cook until beef is evenly brown and onion is tender. Drain grease.

   Uses 1 ½ pounds ground beef · 1 onion, finely chopped · 1 tablespoon chopped garlic

2. 2

   Step 2: Transfer beef (1 ½ pounds), onion (1), and garlic (1 tablespoon) to a large pot. Mix in tomatoes, tomato sauce, water (2 cups), peas, carrots (1 cup), spinach, bouillon cube (1), and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, and cook 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Add more water or tomato sauce as needed.

   Simmer soup · 60 minUses 1 ½ pounds ground beef · 1 onion, finely chopped · 1 tablespoon chopped garlic · 2 (14 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes · 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce · 2 cups water · 1 (15 ounce) can baby peas · 1 cup finely chopped carrots

3. 3

   Step 3: Stir macaroni into the soup. Season with Italian seasoning (2 tablespoons). Continue cooking 10 minutes, or until macaroni is tender.

   Uses 1 cup uncooked elbow macaroni · 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning