BEEF AND PASTA VEGETABLE SOUP

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Brimming with meat and vegetables, this full-bodied soup is sure to take the chill off frosty weather. Vary the veggies to make the most of your own garden plenty...and don't forget to add a sprinkling of Parmesan cheese for extra flavor.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 50m

Yield 10 servings (2-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 17

1-1/2 pounds beef shanks or meaty beef soup bones
1 tablespoon canola oil
6 cups water
2 medium carrots, sliced
2 celery ribs, diced
1 medium red potato, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 small onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 medium zucchini, diced
1/2 cup uncooked elbow macaroni

Steps:

  • In a pressure cooker over medium-high heat, brown beef on both sides in oil. Add the water, carrots, celery, potato, onion, garlic and seasonings. Close cover securely; place pressure regulator on vent pipe. Bring cooker to full pressure over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-high and cook for 15 minutes. (Pressure regulator should maintain a slow steady rocking motion; adjust heat if needed.), Remove from the heat. Immediately cool according to manufacturer's directions until pressure is completely reduced. Discard bay leaf. Remove beef with a slotted spoon; when cool enough to handle, remove meat from bones. Discard bones and dice the meat., Return meat to pan. Add the beans, tomatoes and zucchini. Bring soup to a simmer. Stir in macaroni. Cook, uncovered, for 8-10 minutes or until macaroni and zucchini are tender.

Nutrition Facts :

Sharleen Naidoo
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I love that this soup is so easy to make. I can throw it together in just a few minutes, and it's always delicious.


Abdala Muyenje
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This soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's hearty and filling, and it warms you up from the inside out.


IZZY GABANNA TOKOSS
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I've made this soup several times, and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover beef, and it's also very affordable.


j “Jay” c
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This soup is so easy to make, and it's so delicious. I love that I can throw it together in just a few minutes, and it's always a hit with my family.


Sapphira Grable
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I made this soup for a party, and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it, and they all asked for the recipe.


Sushmita Sherpa
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I would definitely recommend this soup to anyone who loves beef soup. It's a delicious, hearty, and affordable soup that's perfect for a cold winter day.


O'mar Bennett
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This soup is a great value for the price. It's very affordable, and it makes a lot of soup.


John Mukati
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I'm not a big fan of vegetables, but I loved this soup. The vegetables were cooked perfectly, and they added a lot of flavor to the soup.


Saba Kiran
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This soup is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the pasta and the beef, and they don't even notice the vegetables.


Joell Mccall
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I love that this soup is so easy to make. I can throw it together in just a few minutes, and it's always delicious.


Ciara Jones
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This soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's hearty and filling, and it warms you up from the inside out.


quebec trek
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I've made this soup several times, and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover beef, and it's also very affordable.


Sajid Miya
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This soup is delicious! I love the combination of beef, pasta, and vegetables.


Tendo Pauline
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I made this soup exactly as the recipe said, and it turned out perfectly. The soup was flavorful and hearty, and it was a hit with my family.


Alex Njuguna
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover beef. I used leftover roast beef, and it turned out great. The soup was also very easy to make, and it's perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Sk_Khokon_Dj
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I'm not a huge fan of beef soup, but this recipe changed my mind. The combination of beef, pasta, and vegetables was perfect, and the soup was so flavorful and satisfying.


saidaf islam321
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This soup was a hit with my family! The beef was tender and flavorful, and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. I especially loved the addition of the pasta, which made the soup hearty and filling.