Hamburger Minestrone Soup (South Beach Diet)

Ingredients

• 1 lb extra lean ground beef (less than 10% fat)
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 quart reduced-sodium fat-free beef broth
• 6 cups water

• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice, undrained (no sugar added)
• 2 cups finely shredded cabbage (I use bagged coleslaw salad mix to save time)
• 2 stalks celery, diced

• 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained (or canneloni or great northern beans, no sugar added)
• 2 tablespoons italian seasoning
• 1-2 garlic cloves, minced
• salt & pepper
• parmesan cheese, for garnish

Directions

1. 1

   Brown beef ovr medium heat in a 6-quart soup pot and drain (rinse in hot water, drain, and return to pot, if desired).

2. 2

   Add onion and garlic. Cook until onion is tender.

3. 3

   Add remaining ingredients (except cheese) and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.

4. 4

   Taste and adjust seasonings if needed.

5. 5

   Serve with Parmesan cheese sprinkled on top, if desired.