Beef Minestrone

Name: Beef Minestrone
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Yield: 10 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean); 1 cup chopped onion; 6 cups water; 1 cup cubed peeled potatoes; 1 cup chopped tomatoes; 1 cup shredded cabbage; 1 cup chopped carrots; 1/2 cup chopped celery; 1/4 cup uncooked long grain rice; 1/2 teaspoon dried basil; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 bay leaf; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 5 teaspoons grated Parmesan cheese

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Total Time:Prep: 20 min. Cook: 1 hour

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Ann Lape, Richmondville, New York

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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Updated on Jun. 27, 2023

This recipe pleasantly proves that decreasing fat intake doesn't mean saying farewell to ground beef's full-bodied flavor. This soup is sure to be a hit in your home.

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Beef Minestrone

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Yield:10 servings

Prep:20 min

Cook:1 hour

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Ingredients

1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 cup chopped onion
6 cups water
1 cup cubed peeled potatoes
1 cup chopped tomatoes
1 cup shredded cabbage
1 cup chopped carrots
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup uncooked long grain rice
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 bay leaf
1/4 teaspoon pepper
5 teaspoons grated Parmesan cheese

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Directions

1
In a Dutch oven, cook beef and onion until meat is browned and onion is tender; drain. Add next 11 ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour.

2
Discard bay leaf. Sprinkle each serving with 1/2 teaspoon of Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 141 calories, 7g fat (0 saturated fat), 31mg cholesterol, 58mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 11g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 meat, 1 vegetable, 1/2 starch.