Hamburger Minestrone Soup (South Beach Diet)

• 1 lb extra lean ground beef (less than 10% fat)
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 quart reduced-sodium fat-free beef broth
• 6 cups water
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice, undrained (no sugar added)
• 2 cups finely shredded cabbage (I use bagged coleslaw salad mix to save time)
• 2 stalks celery, diced
• 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained (or canneloni or great northern beans, no sugar added)
• 2 tablespoons italian seasoning
• 1 -2 garlic clove, minced
• salt & pepper
• parmesan cheese, for garnish

1. Brown beef ovr medium heat in a 6-quart soup pot and drain (rinse in hot water, drain, and return to pot, if desired).
2. Add onion and garlic. Cook until onion is tender.
3. Add remaining ingredients (except cheese) and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
4. Taste and adjust seasonings if needed.
5. Serve with Parmesan cheese sprinkled on top, if desired.

extra lean ground beef, onion, beef broth, water, tomatoes, cabbage, stalks celery, kidney beans, italian seasoning, garlic, salt, parmesan cheese

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/hamburger-minestrone-soup-south-beach-diet-255041 (may not work)