Ramen and Bean Soup

Ramen and Bean Soup 
1/4 lb. ground beef
2 medium carrots, thinly sliced
2 medium celery stalks, thinly sliced
1 medium red pepper, diced
1 small onion, chopped
1/4 t. dried basil
Pinch of salt
1 can cannellini beans (16 oz)
1 can beef broth (14 oz)
1 cup water
1 pkg. top Ramen or Top Ramen low fat beef flavor
1 cup fresh chopped spinach
1/4 lb. grated parmesan cheese
In a Dutch oven or large pan, brown ground beef; drain grease. Add carrots, celery, red pepper, onion, basil, and salt. cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are still slightly crisp. Meanwhile, rinse and drain cannellini beans. In a medium bowl, mash beans until smooth. Stir mashed beans into vegetable mixture. Add beef broth and water and heat to boiling.
Source: Unknown
== Contributed by: ==
* Catsrecipes Y-Group
Category:Cathy's Recipes