Quick Homemade Vegetable Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

12 oz. ground chuck
1 medium onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 (16 oz.) can tomatoes (stewed)
1 (14 1/2 oz.) can beef broth
2 c. water
3 Tbsp. minced parsley
1 tsp. basil
black pepper to taste
1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen mixed vegetables
1/2 c. small pasta shapes (such as alphabets)

Preparation

In a 4 or 5-quart pan, brown ground beef, onion and garlic over medium heat for 5 to 8 minutes; drain fat.
Add tomatoes, broth, water, oregano, basil and pepper.
Bring to a boil; lower heat and simmer, partially covered, for 10 minutes.
Add vegetables and pasta.
Cook, uncovered, for 10 to 12 minutes.
Add parsley.
Makes 4 servings.