Baby blessing soup

Chunky Italian Soup

1 lb lean ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
2 (14.5-oz) cans Italian tomatoes
1 (10 & 3/4 oz) cans tomato soup with basil, undiluted
4 c. water
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tsp.dried basil
2 tsp. dried oregano
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
t tblsp chili powder (opt.)
1 (16-oz) can kidney beans, drained
1 (16-oz)can Italian green beans, drained
1 carrot, chopped
1 zucchini, chopped
8 oz rotini noodles, cooked
Grated parmesan cheese

Cook beef and onion in a Dutch Oven over medium heat, stirring until beef crumbles and is no longer pink; drain. Return mixture to pan. Stir in tomatoes, next 7 ingredients and chili powder; bring to boil. Reduce heat; simmer, stirring occasionally, 30 minutes. Stir in kidney beans and next 3 ingredients, simmer, stirring occasionally, 15 minutes. Stir in pasta. Sprinkle each serving with cheese.

Yield: 10 cups
Prep: 20 minutes, Cook: 30 minutes.