10/18/07

Quick and Easy Homestyle Minestrone

1 lb. ground beef
1 med. onion, chopped
1 (14 1/2 oz.) can of beef broth
1/2 cup macaroni noodles
1 (14 1/2 oz.) can stewed tomatoes
1 1/2 cups water
1 1/2 cups frozen veggies
1 (15.5 oz.) can kidney beans, rinsed

Cook meat and onions until tender. Drain. Add broth, tomatoes and water. Bring to a boil. Stir in mixed veggies, noodles and beans. Return to a boil. Reduce heat to med. Cook 10-15 minutes or until veggies and noodles are tender. Sprinkle each serving with parmesan cheese.

(Makes 4- 1 3/4 cup servings) 5 g. fat, 290 calories