It was a little chilly last night. What could be better on a chilly night than a hearty bowl of soup?
This soup did not disappoint. The vegetables are the perfect softness at the end of cooking. The hamburger crumbles nicely. You get a lovely bite of vegetable and meat in every bite.
The rice was something new. Usually, the minestrone I have had include small noodles. I thought the rice was nice.
The soup is more like a stew. It ends very thick. I don’t think that is a bad thing though. You could easily add more water if you would prefer a thinner soup.
It is very hearty and goes great with some fresh bread.
ITALIAN HAMBURGER MINESTRONE SOUP
2 Tablespoons Oil
1 Cup Chopped Onions
1 Pounds Hamburger
1 Can Diced Tomatoes
1 Cup Chopped Cabbage
1 Cup Cubed Potatoes
1 Cup Sliced Carrots
¾ Cup Sliced Celery
¼ Cup Chopped Bell Pepper
1 ½ Quarts Water
¼ Cup Uncooked Rice
2 Bay Leaves
½ Teaspoon Thyme
¼ Teaspoon Oregano
¼ Teaspoon Basil
4 Teaspoons Salt
¼ Teaspoon Pepper
Sauté onion and hamburger in oil until meat is brown. Add vegetables. Brig to a boil and then add remaining ingredients. Cover and simmer for 1 hour.
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