Beef Mince Pasta Soup

Ingredients

• 480g Beef mince
• 260g Dry elbow pasta
• 420g Canned tomatoes
• 2 carrots Carrot
• 1 onion Brown onion
• 100g Baby spinach

Method

1. Prep the ingredients Set out beef mince, elbow pasta, canned tomatoes, carrot, onion and spinach. Wash, trim, and chop carrot and onion before heating the pot. Rinse spinach and pat the leaves dry. Measure the elbow pasta and canned tomatoes.
2. Cook the aromatics Heat a large non-stick pot over medium heat and add two tablespoons of water. Cook the carrot and onion for 3-4 minutes, stirring, until softened.
3. Brown the protein Add the beef mince and cook for 6-8 minutes, breaking it up as it cooks, until browned with no pink remaining (75C on a food thermometer).
4. Add the body Add the elbow pasta and canned tomatoes and stir until evenly mixed.
5. Simmer Add 4 cups water and bring to the boil. Reduce to a gentle simmer and cook for the time on the pasta packet, stirring regularly, until the elbow pasta and carrot are just tender.
6. Finish Stir in the baby spinach over low heat until the leaves are wilted.
7. Serve Ladle the soup into bowls and serve.