Beefy Tomato Pasta Soup

  

 

 

 

           

Prep :  35 minutes     Cook :   45  minutes   Makes 10 servings

 

1           pound ground beef

2           medium peppers , cut into 1-inch chunks

1           medium onion , cut into chunks

2           garlis cloves  , minced

5 to 6    cups of water

2           cans ( 14-1/2 ounces each)  Italian diced tomatoes  , undrained

1           can (6 ounces) tomato paste

1           tablespoon brown sugar

3           tablespoons  Italian seasoning

1           teaspoon salt

1/4        teaspoon pepper

2           cups  uncooked spiral pasta

***********Croutons optional *******

 

In a dutch oven  or soup kettle  , cook the beef  , green peppers  , onion and garlic over medium heat  or until meat is no longer pink  ; drain . Add the water , tomatoes  , tomato paste  , brown sugar , Italian  seasoning  , salt  and pepper . Bring  to a boil . Add pastat . Cook for 10 to 15 minutes  or until pasta is tender  , stirring occasionally . Serve  with croutons if desired .

 

If you're a fan of Italian fare  , you'll like this chunky  combination . You will look forward  to eating this soup  and it's easier  to fix than lasagna .