Minestrone Soup

By T_Daniels04

Ingredients

• 1 Pound ground sirloin
• 1 Cup dried red beans
• 2 Cups Chicken Broth (I give or take this depending on taste and what I think it needs, usually at least two cups adding a little more as liquid evaporates while cooking)
• 1 Package (16 oz) frozen mixed vegetables
• 2 Cans (8 oz each) tomato sauce
• 1 Can (14 0z) diced tomatoes, drained
• 1/4 head shredded cabbage
• 1 Cup chopped onion
• 1 Cup chopped celery
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1 Tbls dried basil
• 1 Tbls Italian seasoning
• 1 Teaspoon salt
• 1 Teaspoon black pepper
• 1 Cup cooked macaroni

Details

Servings 4
Preparation time 15mins
Cooking time 26mins

Preparation

Step 1

1.) Combine ground beef and beans in crock-pot, cook on HIGH 2 hours. 2.) Add all remaining ingredients except macaroni and stir to blend. Cover; cook on LOW 6 to 8 hours or until beans are tender. 3.) Stir in macaroni. Cover and cook on HIGH for 1 hour.