Sue's Minestrone

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This is a good make-ahead recipe. In fact, I usually let it sit in the fridge for a few days before I reheat it! Feel free to experiment with the mixed vegetables. I use the Italian-style mixed veggies. Serve with warmed foccacia or French bread for dipping.

Cook Time:
40 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 8servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 1 pound ground beef

  • 8 slices turkey bacon

  • 1 (10.5 ounce) can beef broth

  • 1 (11.5 ounce) can condensed bean with bacon soup

  • 3 ¾ cups water

  • 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce

  • 1 tablespoon dried basil

  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano

  • 1 (10 ounce) package frozen mixed vegetables

  • 1 (8 ounce) package egg noodles

Directions

  1. In a large pot over high heat, combine the meat, bacon, consomme, soup, water, tomato sauce, basil and oregano. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes.

  2. Add the vegetables and simmer for another 20 to 30 minutes. Add the egg noodles and simmer uncovered for another 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

436 Calories
23g Fat
35g Carbs
22g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 436
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 23g 30%
Saturated Fat 8g 42%
Cholesterol 98mg 33%
Sodium 966mg 42%
Total Carbohydrate 35g 13%
Dietary Fiber 5g 18%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 22g 45%
Vitamin C 6mg 7%
Calcium 61mg 5%
Iron 4mg 23%
Potassium 473mg 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.