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Hamburger Minestrone

By: Taste of Home Test Kitchen

"Use frozen mixed vegetables or another of your favorite combinations. Add any type of leftover pasta may be used, too."

Rate/Review | Read Reviews (9)

Prep Time:
5 Min

Cook Time:
30 Min

Ready In:
35 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings

Ingredients

1/2 cup small shell pasta
1 pound ground beef
1/2 cup chopped onion
3 (14.5 ounce) cans beef broth
1 (16 ounce) package frozen mixed vegetables
1 (16 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
3 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a soup kettle or large saucepan, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain.
Stir in the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes. Drain pasta and add to the pan. Cook 5 minutes longer or until heated through.

Footnotes

Nutritional Analysis: 1-1/2 cups equals 324 calories, 8 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 37 mg cholesterol, 1,427 mg sodium, 40 g carbohydrate, 10 g fiber, 25 g protein.