Streamline Beef Minestrone Soup

• 1/2 lb. lean ground beef
• 1/2 lb. ground turkey
• 1 (13 3/4 oz.) can Italian style stewed tomatoes, broken up
• 1 (13 3/4 oz.) can single strength beef broth
• 1 c. frozen mixed vegetables
• 3/4 c. fresh zucchini, thinly sliced
• 1/2 c. shell-shaped pasta
• 3 Tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese, divided
• 1/8 tsp. garlic powder
• 1/8 tsp. ground red pepper

1. Combine tomatoes, beef broth, vegetables and pasta in large pot.
2. Bring to boil, reduce heat to medium and cook until pasta is tender, about 20 minutes.
3. Stir occasionally.
4. Meanwhile, combine ground beef and turkey, 2 tablespoons cheese, garlic powder and red pepper.
5. Form 24 meatballs with mixture and put on microwave-safe baking dish.
6. Cover with plastic wrap and microwave on High 3 1/2 to 4 minutes, stir after 2 minutes.
7. Put meatballs in soup and stir to combine.
8. Cover and let stand 5 minutes.
9. Garnish with remaining cheese.
10. Yields 4 servings.

lean ground beef, ground turkey, italian style stewed tomatoes, beef broth, mixed vegetables, fresh zucchini, shellshaped, parmesan cheese, garlic powder, ground red pepper

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=262851 (may not work)