OLIVE GARDEN FAGIOLO SOUP   Sharon Marsh

 

1 lb. Ground beef 

1 small Onion, chopped

1 large Carrot, sliced

3 stalks Celery, chopped

2 Clove garlic

1 (14.5 oz) can diced Tomatoes 

1 (15oz) can Red Kidney beans, with liquid

1 (15 oz ) Grate Northern beans

1 Tbsp Worcestershire Sauce

1-2 cups water

1 tsp. Oregano      

1 tsp. basil

1/2 tsp. Pepper

˝ teas thyme

Dash of Tabasco sauce

1 (1 15 oz.) can tomato sauce

1 12 oz can V-8 juice

8 oz. small pasta, cooked according to pkg. directions

 

Sauté beef in oil in large 10-qt. pot until beef starts to brown; drain fat.

Add onions, carrots, celery and garlic and sauté for 10 minutes. Add remaining ingredients except the pasta to the pot.  Simmer 50 minutes, then add pasta and simmer another 5- 10 minutes.

Serves 8-10