Bean & Pasta Soup

Hearty beef, pasta, and kidney bean soup with diced tomatoes and garlic. Serve with fresh Italian bread for an easy, delicious weeknight meal.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 1 hr 10 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
• Calories: 213 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup water
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 large onion, chopped
• ½ pound ground beef
• 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 envelope dry vegetable soup mix
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can red kidney beans, drained
• ¼ cup uncooked star-shaped pasta

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat oil in a large stockpot over medium-high heat. Crumble ground beef into pot and cook, stirring frequently, until well browned. Remove meat, leaving excess oil in pot.

Step 2

Cook onion and garlic in oil over medium-high heat until translucent. Stir in tomatoes, kidney beans, vegetable soup mix, and water. Reduce heat, and simmer 40 minutes.

Step 3

Add pasta stars, cover, and simmer 20 minutes more, or until pasta is tender. You may add more water at any time to adjust consistency.