Name: Italian Vegetable Beef Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2 tb olive oil; 2 zucchinis, quarter chopped; 2 squash, quarter chopped; 2-3 carrots, chopped; 1 large onion, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1-2 cups green beans, cut in 1 inch pieces; 1 tsp dried basil; 1 tsp dried oregano; 1 tsp dried thyme; good pinch of salt and pepper; 1 32oz can of Italian diced tomatoes, with juices; 6 cups chicken broth; 1 – 1.25 lb lean ground beef or bison, cooked and crumbled; Parmesan cheese, optional

Ingredients

2 tb olive oil
2 zucchinis, quarter chopped
2 squash, quarter chopped
2–3 carrots, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1–2 cups green beans, cut in 1 inch pieces
1 tsp dried basil
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp dried thyme
good pinch of salt and pepper
1 32oz can of Italian diced tomatoes, with juices
6 cups chicken broth
1 – 1.25 lb lean ground beef or bison, cooked and crumbled
Parmesan cheese, optional

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Instructions

In large stock pot, heat 2 tb olive oil and add zucchini, squash, carrots, garlic and onions. Cook for about 8 minutes until starting to soften. Add seasonings, tomatoes and chicken broth to pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce to simmer. Add green beans and cooked ground beef. Simmer soup for about 20 minutes. Taste for salt and pepper. Serve with Parmesan cheese and cooked pasta if you like.

Notes

Note: amounts of vegetables can be varied. Use what you have on hand.