Hamburger Minestrone Soup South Beach Diet Food

HAMBURGER MINESTRONE

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. , Stir in the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes. Drain pasta and add to the pan; heat through.

HAMBURGER MINESTRONE SOUP (SOUTH BEACH DIET)

Steps:

• Brown beef ovr medium heat in a 6-quart soup pot and drain (rinse in hot water, drain, and return to pot, if desired).
• Add onion and garlic. Cook until onion is tender.
• Add remaining ingredients (except cheese) and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
• Taste and adjust seasonings if needed.
• Serve with Parmesan cheese sprinkled on top, if desired.

TUSCAN MINESTRONE SOUP

Steps:

• Heat oil in large pot or dutch oven over medium high.
• Add zucchini, squash, carrot, onion, garlic and Italian seasoning, stirring frequently until the vegetable start to soften, about 10 minutes.
• Stir in broth and diced tomatoes.
• Add beans and uncooked pasta.
• Cover the mixture and let simmer 10 minutes.
• Add thyme sprigs and season with salt and pepper.
• Serve in individual bowls garnished with Parmesan cheese and basil.

HEARTY MINESTRONE SOUP (SOUTH BEACH DIET PHASE 2)

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion, carrot, celery, garlic, Italian seasonings, and a generous pinch of fresh ground pepper.
• Cook, stirring occasionally until softened, about 7 minutes.
• Add broth spinach and vegetable mix. Bring to a simmer, add Ditalini and cook until veggies are tender and pasta is al dente.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle each serving with Parmasan cheese and serve hot.

MINESTRONE HAMBURGER SOUP

Steps:

• Brown ground chuck with chopped onions. Drain well.
• Place all ingredients in stock or crock pot (including raw macaroni) and cook over low heat for 1-1/2 to 2 hours; stirring often.
• Can place in crock pot over low heat 5-6 hours or until vegetables are tender.
• *If you prefer your pasta al dente, then cook pasta separately and add to soup just before serving or add towards the end and cook until it is done to your preference. You can also use rice instead of macaroni.