Thursday, October 8, 2009

Alphabet Beef Vegetable Soup



1-1/2 lbs. ground beef 93% lean
2 Tbs olive oil
1 medium size onion,finely chopped
3 medium size carrots,finely chopped
1 can (15oz) tomato sauce
3 c beef broth
2 c chicken broth
1 can of green beans,drained
1 can corn, drained
2 c uncooked alphabet noodles or other small pasta shapes

Directions
Sprinkle beef with salt and peper. Heat oil in large non-stick skillet over high heat. Add beef,a few pieces at a time and cook 2 mins per side. Transfer to slow cooker.
Add onions and carrots to skillet,saute 3mins.
Transfer contents of skillet to slow cooker and add tomato sauce,beef broth,chicken broth and green beans. Cover and cook on low for 5 to 6 hours. Remove the cover and add corn, beans and noodles. Cover and cook for additional 45 mins before serving.

Serve with grated Parmesan cheese.

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