Mama Kathy's Minestrone

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 1/2 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

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 25 mins

Ready Time: 1 hr 40 mins


• place the beef, onion, and garlic in a skillet over medium heat. cook until beef is evenly brown and onion is tender. drain grease.
• 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.
• stir macaroni into the soup. season with italian seasoning. continue cooking 10 minutes, or until macaroni is tender.