Hearty Hamburger Soup

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 2 1/2 cups water
• 1 cup uncooked elbow macaroni
• 1/2 cup thinly sliced celery
• 1 cup sliced zucchini
• 1 cup shredded cabbage
• 2 teaspoons beef bouillon granules
• 1 teaspoon italian seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 (28 ounce) can tomatoes, undrained
• 1 (8 ounce) can kidney beans, undrained
• 1 (8 ounce) can whole kernel corn, undrained
• shredded cheddar cheese, optional

1. Cook ground beef and onion in a 4 quart Dutch oven, stirring frequently, until beef if brown.
2. Drain.
3. Stir in remaining ingredients, except cheese.
4. Break up tomatoes, heat to boiling, then reduce heat.
5. Cover and simmer about 15 minutes, stir occasionally, until macaroni is tender.
6. Top with cheese, if desired.

ground beef, onion, water, elbow macaroni, celery, zucchini, cabbage, beef bouillon granules, italian seasoning, garlic, tomatoes, kidney beans, whole kernel corn, cheddar cheese

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/hearty-hamburger-soup-94731 (may not work)