Make sure you start with your Big Batch Ground Beef recipe that you tucked away in the freezer.



Hearty Minestrone Soup

This stew-like minestrone is hearty enough to be a main course. It’s a soup that both kids and parents will love.

1-½ cups (375 mL) sodium reduced beef broth
1 can (19 oz/540 mL) Italian-style stewed tomatoes
1 cup (175 mL) small pasta, such as alphabet or stellette
¼ tsp (1 mL) EACH salt and pepper
1 cup (250 mL) frozen Big Batch Ground Beef
1 cup  250 mL) frozen mixed vegetables
½ cup (125 mL) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  1. Combine broth, tomatoes, pasta, and salt and pepper in large saucepan. Bring to boil; reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
  2. Stir in frozen Big Batch Ground Beef, vegetables and kidney beans.
  3. Cook until heated through, about 4 minutes.

Recipe Summary

Difficulty: Easy
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Makes: 4 servings

Nutritional Information

Per Serving:

Calories 339
Protein 19 g
Fat 6 g
Carbohydrate 54 g
Excellent source of iron (28% DV*) and zinc (33% DV), 59% DV sodium.

*DV=Daily Value




Reviews

5
Pam from Toronto writes…

Great recipe. I just made it for lunch... and it smells and tastes wonderful!

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