Southern Minestrone

Southern Minestrone

1 pound lean ground beef
1 medium yellow onion, diced
2 medium carrots, peeled and diced
1 stalk celery, diced
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
6 cups chicken broth
1 (14.5-ounce) can stewed tomatoes
1 1/2 cups dried small pasta
1 cup frozen lima beans, defrosted
1 1/2 cups frozen chopped collard greens
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon Tabasco
salt and pepper to taste

Source, details, tips and full instruction at: spicysouthernkitchen.com