Prep Time: 15 mins | Cook Time: 35 mins | Total Time: 50 mins | Yield: 6 Servings
This recipe will always have a special place in my heart. Allow me to share this with you! I promise you that it will be worth all your time and effort. Enjoy!
Ingredients:
1 (15 ounces) can diced tomatoes
1 (15 ounces) can dark red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1-pound lean ground beef
1 c diced carrots (about 2 medium)
1 c diced celery (about 3 stalks
½ c water, then more as desired
3 (8 ounces) cans tomato sauce
1 c dry ditalini pasta
2 teaspoons granulated sugar
1 ½ c chopped yellow onion
2 14.5 ounces cans low-sodium chicken broth
Finely shredded Romano or Parmesan cheese, for serving
3 cloves garlic, minced (1 tablespoon)
½ teaspoon dried marjoram
3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1 (15 ounces) can great northern beans, drained and rinsed
¾ teaspoon dried thyme
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 ½ teaspoons dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
Directions:
Place a large pot on the stove and turn the heat to medium-high.
Add one tablespoon of olive oil and allow it to become sizzling hot.
Add the ground beef, then cook until crumbly and brown. Transfer the browned beef onto a clean plate.
In the same pot, add 1 tbsp of olive oil and allow it to become hot again.
Add the celery, carrots, and onions. Sauté until soft.
Add the garlic and sauté until aromatic.
Add the tomato sauce, marjoram, chicken broth, sugar, water, tomatoes, basil, thyme, oregano, browned beef, salt, and pepper. Stir until well blended.
Allow the mixture to boil. Cover and simmer for about 20 minutes.
Refer to the directions provided on the package of the pasta on how to cook it. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process.
Add the al dente pasta into the pot with the soup as well as the beans. Stir until well combined. Add more water if necessary.
Cook for a minute, then add the parsley and stir until well blended.
Garnish each serving with a generous amount of grated Parmesan cheese.
Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts:
Calories 540 | Calories from Fat 126 | Fat 14g22% | Saturated Fat 4g25% | Cholesterol 49mg16% | Sodium 718mg31% | Potassium 1616mg46% | Carbohydrates 70g23% | Fiber 13g54% | Sugar 12g13% | Protein 35g70% | Vitamin A 4375IU88% | Vitamin C 24mg29% | Calcium 150mg15% | Iron 8mg44%
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