Hearty Tomato-Beef Soup
"This soup tastes even better the next day, adjust the chili flakes to suit heat level or you may omit, for best flavor make certain to lightly brown the ground beef --- this soup freezes excellent without the addition of cooked pasta...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 lb lean ground beef
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1 medium onion, chopped
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6 large garlic cloves, peeled and chopped (do not mince)
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2 teaspoons dried basil (rubbed between fingers to release the flavor)
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2 teaspoons dried oregano (rubbed between fingers to release the flavors)
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1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (adjust to suit heat level) (optional)
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1 tablespoon chili powder
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1 (10 3/4 ounce) can tomato soup, undiluted
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1 (14 ounce) can whole tomatoes, undrained
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4 cups water
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1 carrot, peeled and diced
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1 (16 ounce) can red kidney beans
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1 (10 ounce) can green beans, drained (use whole or cut green beans)
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1 1/2 teaspoons seasoning salt (to taste) or 1 1/2 teaspoons white salt (to taste)
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fresh ground black pepper (to taste)
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cooked pasta (use your choice of pasta and any amount desired)
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freshly grated parmesan cheese
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