Ingredients:
1 lb lean ground beef
1 large onions, chopped
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1/4 cup dried Italian herb seasoning ( rosemary, basil, oregano, thyme etc.)
1 (16 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes
5 cups beef broth
5 cups frozen mixed vegetables
3 cups of small conchiglie ( shell pasta)
4 tablespoons of minced parsley
salt and pepper
Directions:
In a soup pot or large saucepan, cook the ground beef, onion, and garlic over medium heat, stirring often,for about 8 minutes.
Add the dried herb seasoning and continue to cook for 1 minute.
Place the tomatoes in a blender and break them into smaller chunks and then add to the pot.
Add the water-mixed beef broth or beef cube and bring to a boil.
Reduce the heat to medium and simmer, partially covered for 15 minutes so the flavors can blend.
Add the vegetables and conchiglie.
Simmer uncovered over medium heat until they are tender, maybe 10 minutes.
Season the soup with salt and pepper and stir in the parsley.
Servings: 4
Time preparation: 20 min.
Time total: 50 min.