Minestrone Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. lean ground beef
1/2 c. chopped celery
4 cloves chopped garlic
1/2 c. chopped onion
46 oz. can chicken broth
15 oz. can crushed tomatoes
1 c. chopped carrots
1 c. chopped potatoes
1/2 c. chopped fresh parsley
1 tsp. dried basil
1 tsp. dried thyme
1 c. uncooked ditalini pasta

Preparation

Cook ground beef, drain well and crumble.
Spray Dutch oven or large saucepan with nonstick cooking spray.
Heat over medium-high heat until hot.
Add onions, celery and garlic.
Cook and stir until crisp-tender.
Stir in remaining ingredients except pasta. Bring to boil.
Stir in pasta.
Cover.
Remove from heat and let stand 30 to 45 minutes.
Serve with Parmesan cheese, if desired.