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Zucchini Beef Soup Recipe

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"I make this wonderful garden-fresh soup as soon as my homegrown zucchini is plentiful," remarks Betty Claycomb from Alverton, Pennsylvania. "I often double the recipe and freeze some to enjoy later," she adds.

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Zucchini Beef Soup Recipe

Prep: 20 min. Cook: 20 min.

Yield: 6 Servings

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Ingredients

1/2 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
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With Johnsonville Italian Sausage.
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2 celery ribs, thinly sliced
1/3 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
3 medium zucchini, cubed
2 cups water
1-1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon salt, optional
1 teaspoon beef bouillon granules
1/2 teaspoon sugar
Pepper to taste
Shredded Parmesan cheese, optional

Directions

In a large saucepan, cook the beef, celery, onion and green pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink and vegetables are tender; drain. Stir in the tomatoes, zucchini, water, Italian seasoning, salt if desired, bouillon, sugar and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until zucchini is tender. Garnish with Parmesan cheese if desired. Yield: 6 servings.

Nutritional Analysis: One serving (prepared with lean ground beef and without salt and Parmesan cheese) equals 106 calories, 4 g fat (0 saturated fat), 14 mg cholesterol, 628 mg sodium, 10 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 10 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 vegetable, 1 lean meat.

Originally published as Zucchini Beef Soup in Quick Cooking September/October 2000, p36

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Reviewed on Mar. 05, 2012 by twilaroos

This turned out great! I doubled the recipe and put half in the freezer. Next time I will probably cut back on the tomatoes, it was just alittle too much for me.

Reviewed on Aug. 05, 2010 by 39QUARRY

My family loves this recipe...I also put 1/2 lb of ground sausage, and put it over egg noodles. It is very good!!!! We make this when zucchini is plentiful

Reviewed on Jul. 20, 2009 by blgpts

loved this! I added a can of tomato sauce, can of beef broth,and a tiny pinch of red pepper.

Reviewed on Dec. 17, 2008 by susannette

Didn't make my favorite list.sc

Reviewed on Jul. 06, 2008 by 39QUARRY

MY HUSBAND LOVES THIS SOUP,WHEN ZUCCHINI IS PLENTIFUL IN THE SUMMER. I PUT IT OVER NOODLES, AND I DOUBLE THE RECIPE. IT IS HEALTHY AND DELICIOUS!! KJH67

Reviewed on Jul. 06, 2008 by 39QUARRY