Ingredients

The following ingredients have 20 Servings
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 small yellow onion (diced)
  • 2 medium carrots (diced)
  • 3 ribs celery (diced)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 29 oz diced tomatoes (with the liquid, 2- 14.5 oz cans)
  • 15 oz dark red kidney beans (drained and rinsed)
  • 15 oz cannellini beans (drained and rinsed)
  • 15 oz tomato sauce
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 8 oz Ditalini pasta

Instruction

  • Over medium heat, brown the ground beef in a 5.5 quart dutch oven. About 7 minutes.
  • As the beef finishes browning drain off the majority of the grease. Add the onion, carrots, and celery, stirring occasionally for about 10 minutes. Add the garlic and saute for 1-2 minutes.
  • Add in the remaining ingredients except for the pasta. Simmer for 20 minutes.
  • While soup is simmering, cook pasta in a separate pot according to package instructions. Add the drained pasta to the soup just before serving.
  • Top with basil and fresh parmesan to enjoy.