Quick Beefy Bean Soup

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 (29 ounce) can tomato puree
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup beef broth
• 4 1/2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 teaspoon dried basil
• 3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
• 3/4 cup uncooked macaroni
• 1/2 lb ground beef
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 teaspoon instant minced garlic
• 1 (16 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed & drained
• 1 (15 1/2 ounce) can great northern beans, rinsed & drained

Recipe

• 1 in dutch oven, combibne the first eight ingredients. bring to a boil. stir in macaroni. reduce heat; simmer, uncovered for 10-15 minute or until macaroni is tender.
• 2 meanwhile, in large skillet, cook the beef, celery, onion & garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink and vegetables are tender; drain. add to the tomato mixture. stir in beans, heat through.