Hearty Autumn Bone Broth Soup
Prep: 20 minutes
Cook: 52 minutes • Serves: 8
1-1/2 pounds 93% lean ground beef
1 medium white onion, halved and chopped
2 cups chopped acorn squash
1-1/2 containers (32 fluid ounces each) Our Family® Beef Bone Broth
1 can (15 ounces) Our Family® Garbanzo Beans, drained and rinsed
1 can (14.5 ounces) Our Family® Diced Tomatoes with Roasted Garlic & Onion
3 rosemary sprigs plus additional chopped for garnish (optional)
2 bay leaves
1-1/2 cups packed Our Family® Baby Spinach
1/2 teaspoon Our Family® Salt
1/2 teaspoon ground Finest Reserve™ by Our Family® Black Peppercorn Grinder
Our Family® Grated Parmesan Cheese for garnish (optional)
1.In large saucepot, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add beef, onion and squash; cook 5 minutes or until beef is browned, breaking up beef with side of spoon. Add broth, beans, tomatoes with their juice, rosemary sprigs and bay leaves; heat to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and cook 45 minutes or until squash is tender, stirring occasionally. Add spinach, salt and pepper; cook 2 minutes or until spinach is wilted, stirring occasionally. Remove and discard rosemary sprigs and bay leaves. Makes about 12 cups.
2.Serve soup garnished with cheese and/or chopped rosemary, if desired.
Approximate nutritional values per serving (1-1/2 cups ):
257 Calories, 10g Fat, 3g Saturated Fat, 57mg Cholesterol,
660mg Sodium, 13g Carbohydrates, 3g Fiber, 26g Protein