Garden Minestrone Soup

By carvalhohm

If you're a cabbage lover, you're in luck. This soup has a wonderful flavor and a creamy texture, and it's packed with nutrients.

Ingredients

• 1 pound extra-lean ground beef or ground turkey (7% fat)
• 6 cups fat-free beef broth*
• 2 cups chopped cabbage
• 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, not drained*
• 1 can (14.5 ounces) green beans, not drained*
• 1 cup sliced carrots
• 1 cup sliced zucchini
• 1 cup uncooked elbow macaroni
• 2 tablespoons dried chopped onion
• 2 tablespoons dried parsley
• 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Details

Servings 6
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Preparation

Step 1

Brown meat in 4-quart kettle that has been sprayed with nonstick cooking spray. Add remaining ingredients and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes.

Serving Size: 1 3/4 cups