Hamburger Zucchini Soup

By McLean

Ingredients

• 1/2 lbs. ground beef
• 2 celery ribs, thinly sliced
• 1/3 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 cup chopped green pepper
• 1 (28 oz.) diced tomatoes, undrained
• 3 medium zucchini, cubed
• 2 cups water
• 1 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon beef granules
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• Pepper to taste
• Parmesan cheese

Preparation

Step 1

In large saucepan, cook beef, celery, onion and green pepper over medium heat, drain. Stir in the tomatoes, zucchini, water, Italian seasoning, salt, beef granules, sugar and pepper and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes or until zucchini is tender. Garnish with parmesan cheese.