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Dad's Spaghetti Soup

By: Jay 
"My father used to make this quick and easy soup for us when our mother was traveling and he was in charge of keeping us fed. It sounds strange, but it's quite yummy!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 3.8 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (9)

What to Drink?

Wine Sangiovese
 

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 2 (14.5 ounce) cans peeled and diced tomatoes with juice
  • 1 (15.25 ounce) can whole kernel corn
  • 1/2 pound uncooked spaghetti
  • 8 cups water

Directions

  1. In a large pot over medium high heat, add the ground beef and saute for 5 to 10 minutes, or until well browned. Add the onion and garlic and saute for 2 more minutes.
  2. Then add the tomatoes, corn and water. Bring to a boil and add the spaghetti. Reduce heat to medium low and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the spaghetti is tender.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 472 | Total Fat: 21.4g | Cholesterol: 64mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 27, 2003 by WOLFEGAR   view full review
I tried this recipe but the pot we have would not hold all eight cups of water and the rest...
The reviewer gave this recipe 0 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 12, 2002 by HOULE   view full review
This recipe, as written, was a good bae recipe, but very bland. I added 1/2 tsp each of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 5, 2007 by Kym Salow   view full review
This is very close to our old standby "Quick Hamburger Soup" recipe. I increase the meat to 1...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 11, 2005 by Lisa   view full review
Instead of corn, used mixed vegetable and 1 lb of Angel Hair Pasta broken in 1/3rds. Doubled...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 12, 2005 by EADAMIEC   view full review
definetly SEASON! I put some garlic powder and italian seasoning when browning the meat. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 29, 2002 by LDZAHN   view full review
I made this recipe when I was in a hurry to fix dinner. My children really enjoyed it. It...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 29, 2002 by MARY ANN PUTMAN   view full review
My husband and I enjoyed this soup. The taste is similar to the goulash I make occasionally. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 0 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 9, 2005 by TTN   view full review
Try using chicken broth in place of at LEAST half of the water. I think he probably adds...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 7, 2010 by Chocolateloverbaker   view full review
Excellent Excellent Recipe

 

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