Hamburger Minestrone Soup

By kayjayjohnson

Ingredients

• 1 lb. lean ground meat (beef or turkey)
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 6 cups water
• 28 oz. diced tomatoes, undrained
• 2 potatoes, peeled and chopped
• 2 carrots, diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 2 bouillon cubes (beef or chicken)
• 2 t. Italian seasoning
• 3/4 t. salt
• 2 zucchini, chopped
• 1/2 cup uncooked macaroni

Preparation

Step 1

In a large stockpot or Dutch oven, cook the meat, onion, and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the water, tomatoes, potatoes, carrots, celery, bullion cubes, Italian seasoning, and salt; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until vegetables are just tender. Add zucchini and macaroni; simmer for additional 15 minutes or until tender.