beefy harvest soup
Looking for a fantastic fall soup recipe? Try this recipe with Ground Beef, smoked beef sausage, vegetables and macaroni.
Ingredients
1 pound Ground Beef (93% lean or leaner)
2 cups water
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) Italian-style stewed tomatoes, undrained
4 cups reduced-sodium beef broth
1 cup uncooked large elbow macaroni
4 ounces smoked Beef Sausage, sliced
Directions
- Heat large nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot. Add Ground Beef; cook 8 to 10 minutes, breaking into 3/4-inch crumbles and stirring occasionally. Remove from skillet with slotted spoon. Remove drippings.
Meanwhile, combine water, tomatoes, vegetables and broth in large saucepan; bring to a boil. Stir in macaroni and beef; return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 8 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in sausage; continue simmering 2 to 4 minutes or until macaroni is tender and beef sausage is cooked through. Season with salt and pepper, as desired.
Cook's Tip: Other pasta shapes, such as rotini, bow ties, medium shells or ditalini, may be substituted for large elbow macaroni; adjust cooking time as needed.
NUTRTIONAL INFORMATION
Nutrition information per serving: 470 Calories; 144 Calories from fat; 16g Total Fat (6 g Saturated Fat; 0 g Trans Fat; 0.8 g Polyunsaturated Fat; 3.4 g Monounsaturated Fat;) 100 mg Cholesterol; 560 mg Sodium; 40 g Total Carbohydrate; 2 g Dietary Fiber; 39 g Protein; 5 mg Iron; 820 mg Potassium; 2.2 mg NE Niacin; 0.5 mg Vitamin B6; 2.8 mcg Vitamin B12; 7.3 mg Zinc; 47.4 mcg Selenium; 94 mg Choline.
This recipe is an excellent source of Protein, Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Selenium; and a good source of Potassium, Niacin, and Choline.