Categories: Soup
Ingredients
- 1 lb. ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 large carrot, chopped
- 1 stalk celery, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 quart of tomatoes (or 2 14.5 oz. diced tomatoes)
- 1 15-oz. can red kidney beans (w/ liquid)
- 1 15-oz. can Great Northern Beans (w/ liquid)
- 1 15-oz. can tomato sauce
- 1 T. white vinegar
- 1 1/2 t. salt
- 1 t. oregano
- 1 t. basil
- 1/2 t. pepper
- 1/2 t. thyme
- 1/2 lb. Ditali pasta
Directions
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Brown the ground beef in a large stock pot or Dutch Oven over medium heat.
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Add the onion, carrot, celery, and garlic, and saute for 10 minutes, until vegetables are tender.
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Add remaining ingredients, except pasta, and simmer for 1 hour, stirring often.
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At 50 minutes into simmer time, cook the pasta according to package directions, until al dente. Drain the pasta and add to the pot of soup.
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Simmer for 5-10 minutes and serve. Top with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.