Baked Beef Minestrone

By á-70694

A hearty beef soup for cold nights.

Ingredients

• 2 lbs. well-trimmed beef stew meat
• 1 large onion, sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 1 cup sliced carrots
• 1 cup sliced zucchini
• 1 cup diced celery
• 1 small green pepper
• 3 medium tomatoes, peeled and quartered
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon rosemary
• 1/2 teaspoon thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 3 cans onion soup
• Shell macaroni, orzo, or whatever pasta you prefer
• Parmesan cheese

Preparation

Step 1

Place the meat, onion and garlic and the oil in a heavy kettle and bake at 400 for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally until meat is browned. Add the water, cover, and reduce the heat to 350, and cook for 1 1/2 hours, adding more water if necessary. Add the vegetables, spices, and soup and bake for 1 1/2 hours or until the meat is tender. To serve, spoon the pasta into bowls and ladle the stew over it. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.