Vitamin A, lycopene, folate, and potassium are prevalent in this yummy soup. When you add the ground beef you rack up 33g of protein, sure to keep you satiated!
1 POUND GROUND BEEF (OPTIONAL)
1 CUP ONION, DICED
1 CUP CELERY, SLICED
2 CLOVES GARLIC, MINCED
1 CAN TOMATOES
1 CAN KIDNEY BEANS
2 CUPS BEEF STOCK
1 TBSP PARSLEY
1 TSP SALT
½ TSP DRIED OREGANO
½ TSP SWEET BASIL
¼ TSP PEPPER
½ CUP SMALL MACARONI
STEP 1: Brown beef. Add all ingredients except macaroni, bring to a boil. Lower heat, cover and simmer 20 minutes.
STEP 2: Add macaroni and bring to a boil once more. Simmer until macaroni and vegetables are done (about 10-12 minutes).
I’ve also prepared this soup in a Slow Cooker, by adding the macaroni the last 30 minutes.
PREP VARIATIONS
Gluten Free – prepare with gluten free tomato sauce and macaroni. Also check that canned goods are gluten free.
Servings: 4
Nutrition per Serving: Calories 290, Fat 14g, Carbs 13g, Fiber 3g, Sugars 3g, Protein 28g