Hearty Italian Beef and Bean Winter Soup 🍲

Italian Winter Soup 🍲

Description: A hearty meal perfect for a chilly winter’s day, this Italian Winter Soup is not only comforting but also incredibly easy to whip up. Serve it with some warm, crusty bread for a complete and satisfying meal. Originally sourced from Mastercook Deluxe, this recipe is a testament to simplicity and flavor.

• Cook Time: 10 minutes
• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Total Time: 20 minutes
• Servings: 6

Ingredients:

Nutrition Facts (per serving):

• Calories: 372
• Fat Content: 18g
• Saturated Fat Content: 6g
• Cholesterol Content: 55.1mg
• Sodium Content: 1314.9mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 27.7g
• Fiber Content: 5.8g
• Sugar Content: 4.1g
• Protein Content: 24.8g

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Ingredients:

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   • Start by gathering all the necessary ingredients: beef broth, elbow macaroni, ground beef, red kidney beans, and spaghetti sauce.

2. Cook the Macaroni:

   • In a saucepan, pour the beef broth and add the elbow macaroni.
   • Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat, stirring occasionally, until the macaroni is tender.

3. Cook the Ground Beef:

   • While the macaroni is cooking, heat a frying pan over medium heat.
   • Add the ground beef to the pan, stirring to break up any large chunks.
   • Cook the beef until it’s browned, then drain off any excess fat.

4. Prepare the Beans:

   • Drain the red kidney beans, but make sure to reserve the liquid.

5. Puree the Beans:

   • In a blender, combine 1 cup of the drained beans with all the reserved liquid.
   • Blend until smooth to create a creamy bean puree.

6. Combine the Ingredients:

   • Once the macaroni is tender, stir in the pureed beans, whole beans, cooked ground beef, and spaghetti sauce into the pot.

7. Heat and Serve:

   • Heat the soup through, allowing all the flavors to meld together.
   • Once heated, ladle the soup into bowls and serve it piping hot.

This Italian Winter Soup is not only delicious and comforting but also packed with protein and fiber, making it a wholesome meal for the whole family. Enjoy its warmth and hearty goodness on those cold winter nights!