Mama Kathy's Minestrone

Ingredients

• 1.5 pounds ground beef
• 1 onion , finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
• 2 , 14 ounce
• 1 , 15 ounce
• 2 cups water
• 1 , 15 ounce
• 1 cup finely chopped carrots
• 1 , 14 ounce
• 1 beef bouillon cube
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 cup uncooked elbow macaroni
• 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning

Instructions

1. 1

   Place the beef, onion, and garlic in a skillet over medium heat. Cook until beef is evenly brown and onion is tender. Drain grease.

2. 2

   Transfer beef, onion, and garlic to a large pot. Mix in tomatoes, tomato sauce, water, peas, carrots, spinach, bouillon cube, and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, and cook 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Add more water or tomato sauce as needed.

3. 3

   Stir macaroni into the soup. Season with Italian seasoning. Continue cooking 10 minutes, or until macaroni is tender.