In frying pan brown the lean ground beef-approximately 5-7 minutes on medium high heat.
2 Lbs Lean Ground Beef
Add the salt and pepper to the beef.
1 Tsp Salt, ½ Tsp Black Pepper
Break beef up while it cooks.
Drain grease as it accumulates.
Heat Dutch oven on medium heat with a good amount of olive oil.
4-6 Tbsp Olive Oil
On cutting board prep veggies.
Add the onion, carrots, and celery to the Dutch Oven and sauté until onion becomes glassy approximately 7 mins.
2 Cups Carrots, 1 Cup Celery, ½ Cup Onion
Add the browned beef, drained, to the Dutch oven.
2 Lbs Lean Ground Beef
Measure and add the beef broth and basil. Stir and let the broth heat up to full boil.
4 Cup Beef Broth/Stock, 2 Tbsp Dry Basil, 1 Tsp Garlic Powder
Add in the macaroni and let cook 7 minutes.
1½ Cup Macaroni
Add in the canned tomatoes and let come back up to a boil.
3½ Cups Canned Diced Tomatoes
Add in the spinach and bell peppers and mix in. Let the soup simmer for an additional two to three minutes before serving.
1 Cup Baby Spinach, ½ Cup Yellow Bell Pepper
Scoop into large bowls and serve while hot.