ONE-POT SPINACH BEEF SOUP

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My idea of a winning weeknight meal is this beefy soup that simmers in one big pot. Grate some Parmesan and pass the crackers. -Julie Davis, Jacksonville, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings (2-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 11

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Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 cartons (32 ounces each) reduced-sodium beef broth
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes with green pepper, celery and onion, undrained
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 cups uncooked bow tie pasta
4 cups fresh spinach, coarsely chopped
Grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

In a 6-qt. stockpot, cook beef and garlic over medium heat until beef is no longer pink, breaking up beef into crumbles, 6-8 minutes; drain. Stir in broth, tomatoes and seasonings; bring to a boil. Stir in pasta; return to a boil. Cook, uncovered, until pasta is tender, 7-9 minutes., Stir in spinach until wilted. Sprinkle servings with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 258 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 40mg cholesterol, Sodium 909mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 17g protein.