Minestrone Soup

Recipe, as given to me by my Niece, Joanne, July 24th 2010; Recipe can be done Stove-Top or Slow Cooker

1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef

1 onion chopped

1 celery stalk chopped

1-28oz can tomatoes

2-10oz cans onion soup

5 cups water

1 small pkg. frozen mixed veggies

1-750 ml. jar spagetti sauce

1/2 cup small pasta

2 Tbsp. chopped parsley

1 1/2 tsp. white sugar

1/2 tsp. each thyme, oregano, basil

In large sauce pan brown hamburger lightly. Add onion & celery, cook until softened. Add tomatoes onion soup & water. Bring to a boil, add veggies..cover and simmer for 30 mins. Add spaghetti sauce, pasta sugar herbs salt & pepper. Simmer uncovered for 30 min. stirring occasionally. salt pepper & Parmesan cheese to taste.

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