vegetable beef minestrone soup

Ingredients:

  • 2-3 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 Pound sirloin steak (or other lean steak), cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 Medium onion, finely diced
  • 3 Medium carrots, diced
  • 2 Stalks celery, sliced or diced
  • 3-4 Cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 Teaspoon each basil and oregano
  • 1/2 Teaspoon thyme
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 2 cups water
  • 1-1/2 cups dried pasta. Elbow, shell and ditalini are all good choices
  • 1 Large (28 ounce) can crushed or petite diced tomatoes
  • 1 Can (15 ounce) cannelini beans
  • 1 Can (15 ounce) garbanzo beans
  • 3 handfuls rough-chopped, fresh spinach
  • 1/2 Cup minced fresh flat-leaf parsley
  • Grated parmesan for topping

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PREPARATION:

  • Heat oil in large (4 quart) pot over medium high heat.
  • Toss in steak, onions, carrots, celery and garlic.
  • Cook for about 4-5 minutes.
  • Season with basil, oregano and thyme as well as about 1 teaspoon each of salt and pepper
  • Add beef broth and water.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • Add pasta and cook until al dente (about 8 minutes). *SEE NOTE
  • Reduce heat to simmer and add tomatoes and beans.
  • Simmer for about 10 minutes.
  • Toss in spinach and parsley.
  • Divide into bowls, top with parmesan and Enjoy!

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