Easy minestrone

8 Servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
1 pounds Ground beef
1 cup Chopped celery
2 smalls Carrots; cut into thin strips
½ cup Chopped onion
8 cups Beef broth
½ teaspoon Dried basil
½ teaspoon Oregano leaves
¼ teaspoon Ground black pepper
6 ounces Pastina; uncooked
10 ounces Frozen chopped spinach
20 ounces Chick peas; drained
2 tablespoons Grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

In heavy 6-quart saucepan over medium heat; brown meat; drain. Stir in celery; carrot and onion; cook 10 minutes or until tender. Add broth and seasonings; heat to boiling. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 30 minutes. Stir in pasta and spinach; cook 10 minutes or until pasta is tender; stirring occasionally. Stir in chick peas and cheese. 6 to 8 servings.

Prep Time: 20 min. Start to Finish: 1 Hr.

Posted to MM-Recipes Digest by "Paula M. Veltre" <demoness@...> on Nov 16, 1998

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