Wastebasket Soup Recipe

Name: Wastebasket Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs beef stew meat, cut into 1 inch cubes; 1 cup coarsely chopped onion; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 teaspoon minced garlic; 1 teaspoon salt; 3 (10 1/2 ounce) cans condensed beef broth; 3 cups water; 1 1/2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning; 1 (15 ounce) can great northern beans or (15 ounce) can navy beans, rinsed and drained; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can tomatoes, cut up; 1 1/2 cups thinly sliced carrots; 1 (6 ounce) can pitted ripe olives, drained; 2 cups sliced zucchini; 1 cup dried small shell pasta; grated parmesan cheese (optional)

Servings: persons

1 1/2 lbs beef stew meat, cut into 1 inch cubes
1 cup coarsely chopped onion
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon salt
3 (10 1/2 ounce) cans condensed beef broth
3 cups water
1 1/2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning
1 (15 ounce) can great northern beans or (15 ounce) can navy beans, rinsed and drained
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can tomatoes, cut up
1 1/2 cups thinly sliced carrots
1 (6 ounce) can pitted ripe olives, drained
2 cups sliced zucchini
1 cup dried small shell pasta
grated parmesan cheese (optional)

1
In a 4-quart Dutch oven combine beef, onion, oil, garlic, and salt.
2
Bake, uncovered, in a 400 degree F oven for 40 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3
Remove from oven.
4
Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees F.
5
Carefully stir broth, water, and Italian seasoning into the beef mixture.
6
Cover and bake about 1 hour more or until beef is almost tender.
7
Stir in beans, tomatoes, carrots, and olives.
8
Cover and bake 20 minutes more.
9
Stir in zucchini and pasta.
10
Cover and bake about 20 minutes more or until pasta is tender.
11
Sprinkle each serving with Parmesan cheese, if desired.
12
Note: If you can't find Italian seasoning, substitute 3/4 teaspoon dried basil, crushed, and 3/4 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed.

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

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 lbs beef stew meat, cut into 1 inch cubes, 1 cup coarsely chopped onion, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon minced garlic, and more.

Yes, Wastebasket 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.

Wastebasket Soup

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