Zippy Beef Alphabet Soup
Warm up a cold day with this homemade version of alphabet soup filled with Ground Beef, beans and vegetables.
Cook Time: 30 Minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients: 14
Ingredients
Parmesan Toasts:
Preparation
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Step 1
Heat oven to 350°F. Heat large nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot. Add Ground Beef; cook 8 to 10 minutes, breaking into 3/4-inch crumbles and stirring occasionally. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
Cooking Tip: Cooking times are for fresh or thoroughly thawed Ground Beef. Ground Beef should be cooked to an internal temperature of 160°F. Color is not a reliable indicator of Ground Beef doneness.
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Step 2
Add water, broth, beans, tomatoes and pasta; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 5 minutes. Stir in broccoli; return to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 3 to 5 minutes or until broccoli is crisp-tender and pasta is tender. Season with salt and pepper, as desired.
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Step 3
Meanwhile, prepare Parmesan Toasts. Cut out shapes from bread slices with cookie cutters. Place on baking sheet sprayed with nonstick cooking spray. Brush cutouts lightly with oil and sprinkle evenly with cheese. Bake in 350°F oven 6 to 8 minutes or until lightly toasted.
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Step 4
Serve soup with toasts; sprinkle with additional cheese, if desired.
Nutrition Information
585 Calories
4g SAT FAT
43g PROTEIN
7.6 mg IRON
7 mg ZINC
* Based on a 2,000 calorie diet
** Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet
Nutrition information per serving: 585 Calories; 99 Calories from fat; 11g Total Fat (4 g Saturated Fat; 4 g Monounsaturated Fat;) 78 mg Cholesterol; 1864 mg Sodium; 63 g Total Carbohydrate; 10.4 g Dietary Fiber; 43 g Protein; 7.6 mg Iron; 9 mg NE Niacin; 0.5 mg Vitamin B6; 2.3 mcg Vitamin B12; 7 mg Zinc; 26.7 mcg Selenium.
This recipe is an excellent source of Dietary Fiber, Protein, Iron, Niacin, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Selenium.
Safe Handling Tips:
- Wash hands with soap and water before cooking and always after touching raw meat.
- Separate raw meat from other foods.
- Wash all cutting boards, utensils, and dishes after touching raw meat.
- Do not reuse marinades used on raw foods.
- Wash all produce prior to use.
- Cook steaks and roasts until temperature reaches 145°F for medium rare, as measured by a meat thermometer, allowing to rest for three minutes.
- Cook Ground Beef to 160°F as measured by a meat thermometer.
- Refrigerate leftovers promptly.
For more information on degree of doneness and other cooking tips.
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