Italian Style Beef And Bean Soup Recipe

Name: Italian Style Beef And Bean Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lb. ground beef; 1 small clove garlic, minced; 1 (28 oz.) can tomatoes; 6 c. water; 1 1/2 tsp. salt; 1 chicken flavor bouillon cube or envelope; 1 c. grated Parmesan or Romano cheese; 2 medium onions, diced; 1 small head red cabbage (about 1 1/2 lb.), coarsely sliced; 1/2 tsp. oregano leaves; 1 (15 to 20 oz.) can white kidney beans (can use canned Northern beans)

Servings: persons

2 lb. ground beef
1 small clove garlic, minced
1 (28 oz.) can tomatoes
6 c. water
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1 chicken flavor bouillon cube or envelope
1 c. grated Parmesan or Romano cheese
2 medium onions, diced
1 small head red cabbage (about 1 1/2 lb.), coarsely sliced
1/2 tsp. oregano leaves
1 (15 to 20 oz.) can white kidney beans (can use canned Northern beans)

1
In 5-quart Dutch oven or saucepot over medium-high heat, cook ground beef, onions and garlic until juices evaporate and beef is well browned, stirring frequently.
2
With slotted spoon, remove beef mixture to bowl.
3
To drippings remaining in Dutch oven, add cabbage and cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until cabbage is tender, adding 1 tablespoon salad oil, if necessary. Return beef mixture to Dutch oven, add tomatoes with their liquid and next 4 ingredients (water, salt, bouillon and oregano).
4
Heat to boiling over high heat.
5
Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 30 minutes.
6
Stir in beans and 1/2 cup grated cheese; heat through.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lb. ground beef, 1 small clove garlic, minced, 1 (28 oz.) can tomatoes, 6 c. water, and more.

Yes, Italian Style Beef And Bean Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Italian Style Beef And Bean Soup

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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