Hearty Minestrone Soup
Fresh from the garden vegetables make this beef soup extra special.
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Ingredients
2 tablespoons Land O Lakes® Butter
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2 pounds (3 cups) cubed 1-inch beef stew meat3 medium (1 1
2 cups) onions, chopped2 medium (1 cup) carrots, sliced 1/4-inch
2 (1 cup) ribs celery, chopped
2 tablespoons dried Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh garlic
8 cups water
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2 cup uncooked long grain rice2 teaspoons salt
2 medium (2 cups) potatoes, cubed 1/2-inch
2 medium (2 cups) tomatoes, chopped
1 small (1 cup) zucchini, sliced 1/4-inch
1 (15 1/2-ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed, drained
*Substitute 1 1/2 teaspoons each basil, dried marjoram leaves and dried oregano leaves.
How to make
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STEP 1
Melt 1 tablespoon butter in 6-quart saucepan until sizzling; add beef. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, 8-10 minutes or until beef is browned. Remove beef from pan. Set aside.
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STEP 2
Combine remaining butter, onions, carrots, celery, Italian seasoning and garlic in same saucepan. Reduce heat to medium. Cook, stirring occasionally, 5-6 minutes or until vegetables are crisply tender.
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STEP 3
Add browned beef, water, rice, potatoes, and tomatoes, zucchini and salt to vegetables. Continue cooking 10-12 minutes or until mixture comes to a full boil.
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STEP 4
Reduce heat to low. Cover; cook 20-30 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Stir in kidney beans. Continue cooking until heated through.
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