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    Maggie's Americanized Minestrone


    Source of Recipe


    mine

    This is a soup that even veggie haters, such as young children, like to eat. A friend whose veggie list is only potatoes and corn eats 3-4 helpings of this soup!


    List of Ingredients


    • 1 lb. ground beef
    • 1 chopped onion/1-2 tsp. onion powder
    • 2-3 cloves minced garlic/1-2 tsp. garlic powder
    • 1 beef boullion cube
    • 1 1/2 c. water
    • 16-20 oz. bag frozen mixed vegetables
    • 29 oz. jar spaghetti sauce
    • 1/2 c. salad macaroni
    • 16 oz. can kidney beans, undrained
    • 1 tsp. Italian seasoning, opt.


    Instructions


    1. In Dutch oven, brown beef with onion and garlic. Add remaining ingredients and simmer for about 1 hour, covered, or until vegetables are done.
    2. The amount of vegetables and seasoning is up to your personal taste. A very quick soup can be made using 3 cans of canned mixed vegetables, using the liquid in the can for the water.
    3. CROCKPOT: Brown beef and place in crockpot. Add remaining ingredients. Cook on low 7-9 hours or high 3-5 hours.


    Final Comments


    I personally prefer this made in the crockpot. The flavors meld so nicely! And it is worry free.
 

 

 

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