Beef Cannellini Bean Minestrone Soup

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 tbsp Olive oil
• 1 diced onion
• 2 diced carrots
• 2 diced celery sticks
• 1/8 tsp each salt and pepper
• 1/4 tsp Italian seasoning
• 1 lb ground beef
• 2 links sweet Italian sausage, cut into chunks
• 3 minced garlic cloves
• 6 cups beef broth
• 1 Tbsp tomato paste
• 1 28 oz can diced tomatoes
• 1 15 oz can cannellini beans, rinsed & drained
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 lb ditalini pasta
• Parmesan for garnish

DIRECTIONS:

Instructions: Heat oil in CanCooker, Stir in onion, carrots, celery, & salt and pepper. Add sausage. Cook about 5 minutes. Add ground beef, garlic, and seasonings. Cook until browned and cooked through. Stir in tomato paste, mix. Add broth, tomatoes, beans, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil. Cover and cook for 15 minutes.
Meanwhile cook your pasta in a separate CanCooker. Once cooked, strain with your strainer lid. Add the pasta to the soup, sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top. Serve & enjoy.