Garden Vegetable Beef Soup

• 1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 package (10 ounces) julienned carrots
• 2 celery ribs, chopped
• 1/4 cup tomato paste
• 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1-1/2 cups shredded cabbage
• 1 medium zucchini, coarsely chopped
• 1 medium red potato (about 5 ounces), finely chopped
• 1/2 cup fresh or frozen cut green beans
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 4 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) reduced-sodium beef broth
• Grated Parmesan cheese, optional

1. In a 6-qt. stockpot, cook beef, onion and garlic over medium heat 6-8 minutes or until beef is no longer pink, breaking up beef into crumbles; drain. Add carrots and celery; cook and stir 6-8 minutes or until tender. Stir in tomato paste; cook 1 minute longer.
2. Add tomatoes, cabbage, zucchini, potato, green beans, seasonings and broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 35-45 minutes or until vegetables are tender. If desired, top each serving with cheese.

lean ground beef, onion, garlic, carrots, celery, tomato paste, tomatoes, cabbage, zucchini, red potato, green beans, basil, oregano, salt, pepper, beef broth, parmesan cheese

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/garden-vegetable-beef-soup/ (may not work)