Best 2 Ground Beef Minestrone Soup Recipes

Ground beef minestrone soup is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. Made with a combination of ground beef, vegetables, and pasta, this soup is packed with flavor and nutrients. The beef adds a rich and savory taste, while the vegetables provide a variety of textures and flavors. The pasta adds heartiness and substance, making this soup a satisfying and filling meal. This soup can be easily customized to your liking, so you can add or remove ingredients to create the perfect bowl of soup for you and your family.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

CROCK POT GROUND BEEF MINESTRONE SOUP

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My husband and I were lifting the lid about every 15 minutes to taste the broth because it tasted so delicious to us. I slapped this recipe together yesterday for the first time and we will definitely be making this again and again. This experiment came out way better than expected. I hope you enjoy this as much as we did. I love soup loaded with vegetables in a flavorful tomato based broth. I was looking to use up two thawed uncooked hamburger patties along with a bunch of fresh veggies I had in my fridge.

Provided by Jenniegal

Categories Low Protein

Time 5h20m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 20

Ingredients

1/3 lb ground beef
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1/4 cup celery, chopped
1/4 cup green pepper, chopped
2 garlic cloves, pressed
2 carrots, sliced
2 medium potatoes, cubed
1 zucchini, sliced & quartered
1 cup green beans, pieces
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon basil
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon thyme
2 teaspoons parsley
1/2 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
4 beef bouillon cubes
2 chicken bouillon cubes
3 cups water

Steps:

Brown ground beef along with onion, celery, green pepper, and garlic.
Boil 3 C of water and mix in beef & chicken bouillon.
Put all ingredients into crock pot and stir.
Cook on high 2 hours, low for 3 - 5 hours or if you want to extend the cooking time all on low for 8 - 10 hours or to your desired doneness of the veggies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 186.7, Fat 4.6, SaturatedFat 1.7, Cholesterol 17.5, Sodium 1012.7, Carbohydrate 29.6, Fiber 5.4, Sugar 9.9, Protein 9

GROUND BEEF MINESTRONE SOUP

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From my Fix-It and Forget-It Big Cookbook by Phyllis Pellman-Good. Attributed to Kathy Moyer of Ottsville, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

Provided by ElizabethKnicely

Categories European

Time 6h15m

Yield 12 , 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 lb extra lean ground beef
1 large onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
2 (15 1/2 ounce) cans low-sodium stewed tomatoes
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained
1 (10 ounce) package frozen corn
2 celery ribs, sliced
2 small zucchini, sliced
1 cup macaroni, uncooked
2 1/2 cups hot water
2 beef bouillon cubes
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons italian seasoning

Steps:

Brown ground beef in nonstick skillet.
Combine browned ground beef, onion, garlic, stewed tomatoes, kidney beans, corn, celery, zucchini, and macaroni in slow cooker.
Dissolve bouillon cubes in hot water. Combine with salt and Italian seasoning. Add to slow cooker.
Cover. Cook on LOW 6 hours.

Tips:

Use a variety of vegetables: The more vegetables you use, the more flavorful your soup will be. Some good options include carrots, celery, onions, garlic, zucchini, tomatoes, and potatoes.
Use a flavorful broth: A good broth will add a lot of flavor to your soup. You can use beef broth, chicken broth, or vegetable broth.
Brown the ground beef before adding it to the soup: This will help to develop its flavor and make it less greasy.
Add the pasta or rice last: This will prevent it from becoming overcooked.
Season to taste: Add salt, pepper, and other seasonings to taste.

Conclusion:

Minestrone soup is a hearty, flavorful soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is also a great way to use up leftover vegetables. With a few simple tips, you can make a delicious minestrone soup that the whole family will enjoy.