Hearty Pasta & Vegetable Soup with Ground Meat

1. 🛢️ Heat olive oil in a large pot. Sauté onion and garlic until fragrant.
2. 🥩 Add ground meat and cook until browned. Season with spices.
3. 🥕 Stir in carrots, celery, tomatoes, and beans. Cook for 5 minutes.
4. 💧 Pour in broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
5. 🍝 Add elbow pasta and cook until tender (about 10 minutes).
6. 🌿 Garnish with fresh herbs and serve hot.

🔄 Methods

• Use lentils or chickpeas instead of beans 🧆.
• Add spinach or zucchini for extra veggies 🥬🥒.
• Make it spicy with chili flakes or harissa 🌶️.
• Serve with crusty bread or garlic toast 🥖.

📚 History

This soup is inspired by Italian minestrone 🇮🇹 and Moroccan comfort stews 🇲🇦. It blends pasta, legumes, and spices for a rich, warming dish loved across cultures.

💪 Benefits