Family Meal Kit
One-Pot Savory Ground Beef Minestrone Soup
with beans and Parmesan
Prep & Cook Time: 30-40 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 5 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat
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Under %{max_calories} caloriesOver 30g protein
Chef
Jimmy Shay
Who's excited for piles of dishes that stretch from floor to ceiling? Anybody...anybody....Bueller...? Hey, no problem! These one pot (or pan), four-serving meals are made with you in mind. We designed them for family taste buds (even picky eaters), so it's all the fresh ingredients and delicious flavors you expect from Home Chef, but simplified to require just one pot or pan. No more hours amongst the suds; one pot, one pan, one happy family!
In Your Box (serves 4)
- 16 oz. Ground Beef
- 15½ oz. Kidney Beans
- 8 oz. Fire Roasted Diced Tomatoes
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6 oz. Ditalini
- 1 Zucchini
- 5 oz. Diced Carrots
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2 oz. Shredded Parmesan Cheese
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1 oz. Sun Dried Tomato Pesto
- 4 tsp. Chicken Broth Concentrate
- 2 tsp. Garlic Salt
Due to our just-in-time sourcing model, we may have to send you a substitute ingredient. Not to worry! We make sure every ingredient sent to you meets our high quality standards. We’ll keep you informed should a switch occur, so please check the ingredient labels in your meal bag.
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Nutrition (per serving) QPGaGeOE
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Calories610
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Carbohydrates55g
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Net Carbs50g
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Fat26g
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Protein40g
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Sodium1680mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- 1 Large Pot
Before You Cook
Cooking Guidelines
To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:
- Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
- Seafood 145° F |
- Chicken 165° F |
- Ground Beef 160° F |
- Ground Turkey 165° F |
- Ground Pork 160° F
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1 Cook the Pasta
Once water is boiling, add pasta and cook until al dente, 9-10 minutes.
Remove from burner and drain in colander. Set aside. Reserve pot; no need to wipe clean.While pasta cooks, continue recipe. -
2 Prepare the Ingredients
Trim zucchini ends, quarter, and cut into 1/2" dice. Zucchini quantity may vary, but total weight will remain the same. Don't worry; recipe instructions are not impacted.
Drain and rinse beans. -
3 Cook the Beef
Return pot used to cook pasta to medium heat. Add 2 tsp. olive oil and carrots to hot pot. Stir occasionally, 3 minutes.
Add ground beef, 1/4 tsp. salt, and a pinch of pepper. Break up until no pink remains and beef reaches a minimum internal temperature of 160 degrees, 4-6 minutes. -
4 Add the Broth
Add tomatoes, chicken base, zucchini, garlic salt, 4 cups water, and beans to hot pot. Bring to a simmer.
Once simmering, cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and stir occasionally until vegetables are tender, 8-10 minutes. -
5 Add Pasta and Finish Dish
Add pasta and pesto to hot pot. Stir occasionally until pasta is heated through, 3-5 minutes.
Remove from burner.Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping soup with cheese. Bon appétit!
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