Italian Hamburger Soup

Italian Hamburger Soup

Ingredients

• 1 lb lean ground beef
• 1 cup diced yellow onions
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic
• 28 oz diced tomatoes
• 29 oz tomato sauce
• 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables
• 4 cups beef broth
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
• 6 oz small pasta shells
• 1/4 cup fresh chopped basil

Instructions

1. In a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef and diced onions, crumbling the beef as it cooks.
2. Once the beef is browned, drain the grease from the pot.
3. Add the minced garlic and cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
4. Stir in the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and frozen mixed vegetables.
5. Add the beef broth, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning, stirring to combine. Bring the mixture to a boil.
6. Reduce the heat to medium-low and let the soup simmer, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes.
7. Add the pasta shells and continue simmering until the pasta is tender, about 20-30 minutes.
8. If the soup is too thick, add additional broth or water to reach your desired consistency. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
9. Remove the pot from heat and stir in the chopped basil.

Serve and enjoy your flavorful Italian Hamburger Soup!