Zesty Hamburger Soup

By Cindy_Wicker

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 2 cups sliced celery
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 4 cups hot water
• 2 medium red potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 2 cups frozen corn
• 1-1/2 cups uncooked small shell pasta
• 4 pickled jalapeno slices
• 4 cups V8 juice
• 2 cans (10 ounces each) diced tomatoes with green chilies
• 1 to 2 tablespoons sugar

Details

Servings 10

Preparation

Step 1

In a Dutch oven, cook the beef, celery and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Add garlic, cook 1 minute longer. Drain. Stir in the water, potatoes, corn, pasta and jalapeno.
Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until pasta is tender. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Cook and stir until heated through. Yield: 10 servings (3-3/4 quarts).

Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups equals 221 calories, 5 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 22 mg cholesterol, 548 mg sodium, 33 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 13 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 vegetable, 1-1/2 starch, 1 lean meat.

6 WW Points Plus