*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                            Midwest Minestrone

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Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Soups & Stews

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1      pound         round steak -- cut in 1/2" cubes
   3      tablespoons   butter
   1      medium        onion -- chopped
   2      large         cloves garlic -- pressed
     1/2  teaspoon      ground black pepper
   2      cups          fresh spinach -- coarsely chopped
   4      cups          beef broth
   2      cups          vegetable juice cocktail
                         -- (such as V-8)
  29      ounces        Italian-style stewed tomatoes
                         -- canned
     3/4  cup           elbow macaroni -- uncooked
   1      can           kidney beans -- 16 oz, undrained
   2      tablespoons   brown sugar
   2                    beef bouillon cubes
                        grated Parmesan cheese
                         -- for garnish

In large soup pot, brown steak in butter. Add onion; cook briefly. Stir in garlic, pepper
 and spinach; cook just until spinach begins to wilt. Add broth, vegetable juice and tomatoes.
 Bring to a boil. Add macaroni; boil 5 minutes, stirring often. Reduce heat; add beans and their
 liquid, brown sugar and bouillon; simmer until macaroni is tender. 

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