How to Make Hearty Beef, Pasta, and Spinach Minestrone - A Step-by-Step Guide

Minestrone is a classic Italian soup that is known for its hearty and comforting flavors. This Hearty Beef, Pasta, and Spinach Minestrone recipe is a delicious variation of the traditional minestrone, incorporating savory beef, tender pasta, and nutritious spinach to create a satisfying and wholesome meal.

With its rich and flavorful broth, flavorful ground beef, and a variety of vegetables, this minestrone soup is a perfect choice for a cozy family dinner, especially during the coole...

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Ingredients

  • ½ pound ground round
  • 6 cups water
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can no-salt-added stewed tomatoes, undrained and chopped
  • 1 (4.4 ounce) package minestrone soup mix
  • ½ cup uncooked ditalini (very short tubular macaroni)
  • 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach - thawed, drained and squeezed dry

Information

  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Cook ground round in a large Dutch oven over medium heat until the meat is browned, stirring to crumble. Drain well, and return meat to pan. Stir in water, stewed tomatoes, and soup mix, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in ditalini and chopped spinach, and simmer for 7 minutes or until the pasta is tender.