Beef Goulash Vegetable Soup

Recipe for good health.  This soup is made with low-sodium beef broth and no added salt.  Very flavorful!  Can be made in under an hour.

• 1 lb. extra-lean ground beef
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 ribs celery, chopped
• 6 cups low-sodium beef broth
• 1 (10-oz) pkg. frozen cut green beans
• 1 (8-oz) can no-salt-added tomato sauce
• 1 – 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1 1/2 cups flat wide noodles (6-oz)

Spray saucepan with nonstick cooking spray.  Saute beef, onions and celery 3 to 4 minutes until meat is browned and vegetables are tender.  Add beef broth, green beans, tomato sauce, chili powder, paprika and pepper; bring to a boil.  Cover and simmer 20 minutes.  Add noodles; simmer 8 minutes longer until noodles are tender.

Makes 6 servings.

• Per Serving:
• Calories – 268
• Protein – 18 g
• Fat – 14 g
• Cholesterol – 61 mg
• Carbs – 18 g
• Sodium – 43 mg

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