~Tempt My Tummy Tuesday~ Minestrone

MINESTRONE

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
1 jalapeno, seeded and minced (optional)
2 large ribs celery, sliced
3 carrots, sliced
1 28 ounce can tomatoes, drained with their juice reserved
1 19 ounce can cannelloni beans, drained and rinsed
6 cups beef broth
1 pound lean ground beef, browned and drained
1½ teaspoon marjoram
1½ teaspoon pepper
1 cup uncooked, small soup pasta
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Hot pepper sauce, to taste
Grated parmesan

1. In large saucepan heat oil, add onion, jalapeno, celery, and carrots. Saute.
2. Add chopped tomatoes w/juice. Add beans, broth, ground beef, marjoram and pepper. Bring to a boil.
3. Add pasta. Cook 8 to 15 minutes until pasta is al dente.
4. Remove from heat. Stir in lemon juice and hot pepper sauce.
5. Serve with grated cheese.

Serve with bread and/or salad.

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Blessings!