Beefy Bean and Vegetable Soup

"A wonderful hearty minestrone and even better the next day, I also like to add in fresh baby spinach at the end of cooking and simmer for a few minutes, this soup freezes very well --- the longer this soup simmers the richer it will be so don't be afraid to cook for a longer time, feel free to adjust all amounts to taste --- add in some cooked small shells at the end of cooking if desired."
 
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Ready In:
1hr 45mins
Ingredients:
20
Serves:
10
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ingredients

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directions

  • In a Dutch oven cook the ground beef with pork and onion until no longer pink; drain fat.
  • Add in fresh garlic, diced celery, chili flakes and Italian seasoning; cook stirring for 3 minutes.
  • Add in crushed tomatoes, V-8 tomato juice, tomato sauce, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce and red and white kidney beans, seasoned salt and black pepper bring to a simmer, stirring constantly.
  • Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for about 1 hour, stirring occasionally (can simmer longer if desired).
  • Add in zucchini and carrots and continue cooking until veggies are fork tender (about 20 minutes).
  • Add in 1-2 teaspoons sugar and season with more salt and pepper (if needed).
  • Mix in Parmesan cheese until heated through, then mix in the cooked shells (if using).
  • Ladle into bowls and top with more Parmesan cheese if desired.

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Reviews

  1. Great meal for a chilly night! I used all ground beef and tried to reduce the sodium as much as possible (no seasoning salt, reduced or no sodium tomato ingredients when available) and it was delicious. I used the higher amounts of recommended spices and the heat level was perfect. Thanks for posting Kittencal!
     
  2. This was a delicious meal tonight. A very thick, hearty soup that we all enjoyed. I followed the recipe exactly, using a pound of ground beef since that's what I had. Also added the baby spinach at the end. I used the highest measurement of all the ingredients listed except the pepper flakes. I used 1 1/2 teaspoons and I'm glad I didn't use more. It had a definite kick to it and we like spicy foods, so if you don't like hot, use less. Ingredients did not list the amount of shell pasta so I contacted Kittencal and was told to get a 12 ounce pckg. Thanks Kittencal for posting this recipe. Not only did my whole family enjoy it, but it made my house smell great!
     
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