Italian Green Bean Wild Rice Soup
- 1 lb lean ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
3/4 cup thinly sliced celery
4 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups Swanson® Beef Broth
1 can (28 oz) diced tomatoes
1 bag (16 oz) Green Giant® Frozen Cut Green Beans, thawed
3 cups cooked wild rice
4 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
2 tsp Italian seasoning
salt and pepper, to taste
2 cups Fancy Brand® Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
In large saucepan, brown ground beef thoroughly with onion, celery, and garlic. Add broth and tomatoes; bring to boil. Add beans; simmer 10 minutes. Stir in wild rice, parsley and seasonings; simmer 10 minutes. Serve topped with cheese.
Tip: For garden fresh flavor, substitute 4 medium fresh tomatoes (chopped) for canned tomatoes.8–10 servings.
Recipe compliments of the Minnesota Cultivated Wild Rice Council