Quick Beef Minestrone Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. beef tip steak, cut 1/8 inch thick
1 pkg. frozen mixed vegetables (10 oz.)
1/2 c. uncooked elbow macaroni
grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
3 c. water
1 can Italian style diced tomatoes (14 1/2 oz.)
2 tsp. instant beef bouillon
1/2 tsp. dried basil leaves

Preparation

In 3 quart pan, combine water, vegetables, tomatoes, pasta, bouillon and basil.
Bring to boil; reduce heat to low.
Simmer uncovered 10 minutes until pasta is tender.
Stir beef into simmering soup.
Immediately remove from heat.
Cover and let stand 5 minutes.
Sprinkle with cheese, if desired.