Description

This satisfying soup is a great meal to make in about 30 minutes for busy families. It's made with ground beef, canned tomatoes, pasta, frozen veggies and lots of delicious herbs.

Ingredients

• lb. lean ground beef
• 1/2 c. onion, diced
• 6 c. beef broth
• 14 oz. diced tomatoes
• 2 T. tomato paste
• 1 t. Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 t. oregano
• 1/2 t. dried basil
• garlic powder, optional
• 1 1/2 c. elbow macaroni, uncooked*
• 1 1/2 c. frozen mixed vegetables
• freshly shredded Parmesan cheese, for serving, optional

Steps

1. In a large pot, brown ground beef and onion until no pink remains; discard excess fat.
2. Add broth, tomatoes, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce and seasonings; bring to a boil; simmer 5 minutes.
3. Stir in pasta and vegetables; simmer 8 minutes or until pasta is tender. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.