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Ground Beef Minestrone Soup (Gluten-Free, No Beans)

Gentle Tummy
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Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 onion
  • 1 zucchini
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 2 tablespoons butter (use oil for dairy free)
  • 5 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon sage
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce (gluten-free)
  • 8 ounces tomato sauce (1 can)
  • 14.5 ounces fire roasted diced tomatoes (1 can)
  • 2 carrots
  • 2 celery stalks
  • 2 golden potatoes
  • 1 cup green beans
  • 2 cups baby spinach
  • 1/2 cup gluten-free macaroni
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 ounces grated parmesan cheese (leave out for dairy-free)

Instructions
 

  • Chop all the vegetables and the garlic. In a large pot over medium-high heat, add 2 tablespoons of butter and sauté the onion and zucchini until soft, about 5–7 minutes. Add garlic and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Transfer sautéed vegetables to a blender along with 5 cups of vegetable broth and 1 (8-ounce) can of tomato sauce. Blend until completely smooth. Set aside.
  • In the same pot, add a tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add 1 pound ground beef, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1 teaspoon sage, and 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce. Let it brown on one side before flipping and breaking apart.
  • Add 2 chopped carrots and 2 chopped celery stalks to the pot with the beef. Cook for about 3 minutes or until ground beef is cooked through. Then add the blended broth, 2 diced golden potatoes, 1 (14.5-ounce) can of fire roasted diced tomatoes, 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning, and 1 teaspoon salt. Simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Stir in 1 cup chopped green beans, 1/2 cup gluten-free macaroni, and 2 cups baby spinach. Simmer for another 12 minutes, or until the pasta is al dente.
  • Stir in 1 tablespoon lemon juice and taste for seasoning. Ladle into bowls and top with grated parmesan cheese (about 2 ounces total).

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Notes

Blend the base for picky eaters: You’ll sneak in a ton of veggies and add rich texture.
Season the beef first: Mixing in the spices before cooking adds deeper flavor.
Use frozen veggies to save time: Green beans and spinach can go straight from freezer to pot.
Don’t overcook the pasta: It continues to soften as it sits.
Did you make this recipe?Please let me know in the comments below how it turned out :)