Ground Meat Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. ground beef
1 c. chopped celery
1 c. chopped onion
1 c. chopped bell pepper
2 c. frozen mixed vegetables
1 1/2 c. pasta (rotini)
1 pkg. dehydrated onion soup
1 can chopped tomatoes
1 can cream-style corn
salt and pepper to taste or 1 Tbsp. Tony's lite

Preparation

In a small amount of oil (canola), cook meat, but not brown. Add next 3 ingredients. Saute 2 to 3 minutes, just to wilt. Add onion soup and 1 quart water. Simmer for 15 to 20 minutes. Add mixed vegetables and 1 quart water. Bring to a boil. Add pasta. Cook 10 to 15 minutes. Add tomatoes and corn.
Cover and simmer 15 to 20 minutes. Adjust seasoning. Add water, if thinner soup is preferred.