Main Course: Beefy Minestrone Soup
1 pound lean ground beef 
1 medium sweet onion, chopped 
2 cloves garlic 
2 stalks celery 
2 cups shredded cabbage 
1 small zucchini, sliced 
1/2 cup uncooked elbow macaroni 
2 teaspoons beef bouillon 
2 cups water 
1 28-oz can diced tomatoes, undrained 
1 8-oz. can red beans, undrained 
1 8-oz. can white shoe peg corn, undrained 

Brown ground beef, onion and garlic in a saucepan, drain and place in a large stockpot. Add remaining ingredients and heat until boiling, reduce heat and simmer until macaroni is tender, about 15 minutes. You may top with your favorite shredded cheese and serve with bread. 

The Skinny: Use the leanest ground beef you can find