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The Food Factor: Hearty Vegetable Beef Soup

Hearty Vegetable Beef Soup is the perfect cozy soup thanks to the protein-rich beef and abundance of nutritious vegetables. This soup is an easy weeknight meal because it’s made with just a few pantry staples. But you can also make this soup with those leftover veggies in your fridge. It’s a great way to use them up! Serve with a roll and dig in.

Hearty Vegetable Beef Soup

Ingredients

2 C. water

2 C. frozen or 1 can (15 ounces, drained) mixed vegetables

1 can (15 ounces) diced tomatoes, do not drain.

1 C. cooked ground meat (beef or turkey), about ½ pound

1 ¼ C. pasta, such as spaghetti, macaroni, or rotini, uncooked

salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. Wash hands with soap and water.
2. Heat water in a large saucepan over medium heat.
3. Add vegetables and meat.
4. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes.
5. Add pasta and simmer until tender, about 10 minutes.
6. Add seasoning as desired.

Note: For more fiber, use whole-grain pasta.

Thanks to Illinois Extension for this recipe!

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