Quick Minestrone Beef Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 lb. lean ground beef
1 large onion, chopped
1 (28 oz.) can whole tomatoes
9 c. water
9 bouillon cubes
2 Tbsp. each: basil and oregano
1 tsp. garlic salt
1 (20 oz.) pkg. frozen mixed vegetables
1 1/2 c. shell or elbow macaroni
2 small zucchini, sliced
1/2 c. red wine
1 small can garbanzo beans
1 small can kidney beans

Preparation

Crumble beef into 6 to 8-quart pot; cook over moderate heat 3 to 4 minutes.
Add onion and cook until limp.
Add tomatoes, water, bouillon, basil, oregano and garlic salt.
Bring to boil; reduce heat; cook gently 5 to 10 minutes.
Add frozen vegetables and macaroni.
Add zucchini, wine, garbanzo beans, kidney beans and cook until macaroni is tender.
Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese.