Zucchini Beef Soup

Total Time: 50 mins Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1/2 lb ground beef
• 2 stalks celery, thinly sliced
• 1/3 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 cup chopped green pepper
• 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
• 3 medium zucchini, cubed
• 2 cups water
• 1 1/2 teaspoons italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon salt, optional
• 1 teaspoon beef bouillon granules
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• pepper
• shredded parmesan cheese (optional)

Recipe

• 1 in a large saucepan, cook the beef, celery, onion and green pepper over medium heat until meat in no longer pink and vegetables are tender;drain.
• 2 stir in the tomatoes, zucchini, water, bouillon, sugar, italian seasoning, salt and pepper.
• 3 bring to a boil.
• 4 reduce heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until zucchini is tender.
• 5 garnish with parmesan cheese.