Minestrone Soup

Minestrone Soup

1 lb hamburger

1 can kidney beans

1 med onion chopped

2-3 carrots chopped

2 stalks celery chopped

1 large can tomatoes

2 small potatoes peeled and chopped

1/2 c water

1 cup cooked noodles shells

1 can chicken broth

Italian seasoning

thyme

poultry seasoning

1 bay leaf

1 t salt

1/4 t pepper

basil

1/2 t paprika

pinch of love (written in child's handwriting on the recipe card)

Brown meat. Add to large pot. Add remaining ingredients except noodles. Cook for a couple of hours. Add noodles before serving. Salt and pepper to taste.