Minestrone

I got this recipe from my sister-in-law. It's one of my favorite soups to make.

1 lb. ground turkey or beef
1 med. onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 c. shredded cabbage
1/2 c. uncooked elbow macaroni
1 1/4 c. water (may need to add more at end)
2 tsp. beef bouillon granules
1 tsp. Italian seasoning
2 stalks celery, sliced
1 small zucchini, sliced
1 can (28 oz.) crushed tomatoes, undrained
1 can (8 oz.) kidney beans, undrained
1 can (8 oz.) corn, undrained

Cook turkey or beef, onion, and garlic in a large pot until meat is brown. Drain. Stir in remaining ingredients. Heat to boiling, reduce to low. Cover and simmer about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender.

LD's notes: You can adjust the ingredients to your family's likes. For instance, my husband doesn't like celery, but we double the amount of zucchini and cabbage. We leave out the Italian seasoning and add a bit of Tabasco sauce. My hubby also likes it served with Ritz crackers. We always use ground turkey.