Mama Kathy's Minestrone

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This is a tasty and filling soup for those cold winter nights. The mix of the vegetables tastes wonderful. Make homemade baked bread and you will have a winter's delight.

Submitted by KHAJEK
Published on April 3, 2019
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr 25 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 40 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 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

  • 1 (14 ounce) can chopped spinach, drained

  • 1 beef bouillon cube

  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

  • 1 cup uncooked elbow macaroni

  • 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning

Directions

  1. Place the beef, onion, and garlic in a skillet over medium heat. Cook until beef is evenly brown and onion is tender. Drain grease.

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

  3. Stir macaroni into the soup. Season with Italian seasoning. Continue cooking 10 minutes, or until macaroni is tender.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

402 Calories
15g Fat
41g Carbs
29g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 402
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 15g 19%
Saturated Fat 6g 28%
Cholesterol 69mg 23%
Sodium 1032mg 45%
Total Carbohydrate 41g 15%
Dietary Fiber 9g 31%
Total Sugars 12g
Protein 29g 58%
Vitamin C 34mg 37%
Calcium 200mg 15%
Iron 8mg 44%
Potassium 1211mg 26%

* 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.