Minnestrone Soup

This rustic minestrone soup combines ground beef with a medley of vegetables, beans, and pasta for a deeply satisfying meal. The base of beef broth and soup base creates a rich, savory flavor profile that is enhanced by fresh garlic, onion, and a blend of Italian herbs. Kidney beans add heartiness while carrots and green beans provide texture and sweetness. It is an ideal comfort food for chilly evenings, offering a warm bowl of goodness that is both nourishing and easy to prepare. The addition of small seashell macaroni helps soak up the flavorful broth, making every spoonful delicious. Perfect for meal prep, this soup tastes even better the next day as the flavors meld together.

Cuisine: Italian

Courses: Soups

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 6

Calories: 457

Description

This rustic minestrone soup combines ground beef with a medley of vegetables, beans, and pasta for a deeply satisfying meal. The base of beef broth and soup base creates a rich, savory flavor profile that is enhanced by fresh garlic, onion, and a blend of Italian herbs. Kidney beans add heartiness while carrots and green beans provide texture and sweetness. It is an ideal comfort food for chilly evenings, offering a warm bowl of goodness that is both nourishing and easy to prepare. The addition of small seashell macaroni helps soak up the flavorful broth, making every spoonful delicious. Perfect for meal prep, this soup tastes even better the next day as the flavors meld together.

Directions

1
In a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef, chopped onion, minced garlic, and pepper. Cook until the meat is no longer pink and the onions are softened.
2
Drain any excess fat from the pot if desired.
3
Add the beef broth, water, beef soup base, Italian seasoning (or fresh herbs), broken tomatoes, kidney beans, sliced carrots, frozen green beans, and frozen lima beans to the pot.
4
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for at least 20 minutes to allow the vegetables to tenderize and flavors to meld.
5
Stir in the small seashell macaroni and cook until the pasta is tender but still al dente, according to package directions.
6
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6 servings

Amount Per Serving
Calories 457kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 20g31%
Saturated Fat 8g40%
Cholesterol 135mg45%
Sodium 1747mg73%
Total Carbohydrate 8g3%
Dietary Fiber 2g8%
Sugars 4g
Protein 56g113%

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

Keywords: beef, minestrone, soup, pasta, kidney beans, carrots, green beans, italian herbs, comfort food, hearty, meal prep, winter soup, garlic, onion, fresh herbs, tomato, lima beans, macaroni, savory, homemade

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