Beef Pasta and Mushroom Soup

Ingredients

• 1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
• 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
• 6 cups hot water
• 1 box Hamburger Helper® beef pasta
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves, crushed
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 2 medium cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1 can (4 oz) Green Giant® mushroom pieces and stems, drained
• 2 tablespoons dry red wine, if desired
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Preparation

1. In 4-quart Dutch oven, cook beef and onion over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is brown; drain.
2. Stir in hot water, Sauce Mix, basil, salt, pepper and garlic. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly.
3. Reduce heat. Cover; simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in uncooked Pasta, mushrooms and wine. Cover; cook 10 minutes longer. Stir in parsley.

-- JMagGuthrie - 21 May 2011