Beef Pasta and Mushroom Soup

Welcome family to dinner with a pot of bubbling, flavor-packed soup. It's made easy with Hamburger Helper* dinner mix. ...MORE + LESS -

1 lb (500 g) lean ground beef

1/2 cup (125 mL) chopped onion

6 cups (1.5 L) hot water

1 box Hamburger Helper* Beef Noodle

1/2 tsp (2 mL) dried basil leaves, crushed

1/8 tsp (.5 mL) pepper

2 medium cloves garlic, finely chopped

1/2 cup (125 mL) canned mushroom pieces and stems, drained

2 tbsp (25 mL) dry red wine, if desired

2 tbsp (25 mL) chopped fresh parsley

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

Did You Know? : A Dutch oven is a large pot or kettle with a rounded lid that usually holds at least 3 1/2 quarts of liquid. It's shorter than a stockpot and smaller in diameter, too.
Purchasing : If your family loves mushrooms, add 1 cup instead of just 1/2 cup.