This dish was among the first recipes my mom taught me. Maybe it’s because she knew there was no way for me to mess it up, or maybe it’s because she knew that I would spend my entire paycheck buying extra lives on Candy Crush that I would need a meal that could be made on a budget, but either way, this is one of the simplest and heartiest soups I’ve made. I’ve since seen multiple variations of this recipe, which only shows how versatile and easy it is to customize this dish!
Start by browning onions and garlic in olive oil, then add ground beef or turkey and cook until no longer pink. Then simply add cans of minestrone, ranch style beans, diced tomatoes, Ro*tel, and a few seasonings. Simmer for 25-30 minutes, serve with a slice of crusty French bread, and you’ve got yourself a delicious, inexpensive, and comforting fall meal with plenty of Candy Crush lives to spare. Enjoy!
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb ground beef or turkey
- 1 yellow onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 cans minestrone (I used Campbell's)
- 1 can Ro*tel
- 2 cans ranch style beans, undrained
- 1 (15 oz) can diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- salt and pepper, to taste
- In a large stockpot, heat the olive oil on medium high heat. Add the onions and saute until tender, about 5-6 minutes. Add the garlic and saute for an additional 1-2 minutes. Add the ground beef and cook until no longer pink. Drain and return back to the stove.
- Add the minestrone, Ro*tel, ranch style beans, diced tomatoes, water, parsley, and oregano. Simmer for 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
John says
November 19, 2015 at 4:50 pmMmm yeah, this soup would get me to do anything for you! yummy….
lynne hoareau says
November 19, 2015 at 5:44 pmHow nice and easy ! I adore soup and can have it all year round, so will add your one to my collection 🙂 Thanks for sharing your special recipe.
Jasmine says
November 19, 2015 at 5:57 pmThanks, Lynne!! Yes, it’s a perfect year-round soup with simple ingredients!
Nena says
November 19, 2015 at 6:10 pmI also enjoy soup all year round:p The recipe looks simple and delicious!
Jasmine says
November 19, 2015 at 6:43 pmThank you, Nena!! It is!! 😀
Anna says
November 19, 2015 at 7:56 pmLooks wonderful, Jasmine, and I had to laugh about the candy crush lives because yes, I can relate! 😉
Jasmine says
November 20, 2015 at 2:45 amThanks, Anna! Desperate times call for desperate measures! 🙂
Lynz Real Cooking says
November 20, 2015 at 2:02 amI love your stories, buying more candy crush lives, a girl after my own heart! Sounds like a really hearty tasty meal not just soup! I love this with the herbs it almost sounds like an Italian soup! yummm
Jasmine says
November 20, 2015 at 2:13 amHehe, thank you, Lynn!!! It does taste like a hearty Italian soup 🙂
Kathrina (Eclectic Yellow House) says
November 20, 2015 at 2:38 amWhat an easy and comforting soup! I definitely see this in my future with a skillet of cornbread on the side.
Jasmine says
November 20, 2015 at 2:44 amKatrina, love the idea of serving this with cornbread!!
youthfoodblog says
November 20, 2015 at 4:04 amIt’s a great idea to have all nutrition in one bowl. Very healthy!
Jasmine says
November 20, 2015 at 2:15 pmThanks!!:)
Sadie's Nest says
November 21, 2015 at 1:32 pmYum! I love recipes like this:)
Jasmine says
November 23, 2015 at 2:48 pmThank you, Sadie!
sweetteasweetie (@SweetTSweetie) says
November 24, 2015 at 6:57 pmThis is perfect for the rainy day we are having today!
Kari
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Jasmine says
November 24, 2015 at 8:09 pmYes, perfect the cold weather!! 😀
Fortnightly Recipe says
November 24, 2015 at 10:13 pmPerfect for this time of year, I’m always craving soup in winter!
Jasmine says
November 24, 2015 at 10:13 pmI do too 🙂 Nothing better than a warm bowl of comfort for those chilly nights!