Easy Alphabet Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 c. chicken broth
3 c. V8 juice
3/4 c. water
1/2 c. chopped celery
1/4 c. chopped onion
1/4 tsp. dried basil leaves
1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
16 oz. pkg. frozen mixed veggies
2/3 c. raw alphabet pasta

Preparation

In large saucepan, combine all ingredients except mixed vegetables and pasta.
Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover & simmer 10-15 minutes or until celery and onion are crisp-tender.
Stir in mixed veggies and pasta, cover and cook over medium heat another 20-25 minutes until veggies and pasta are tender, stirring occasionally.
For heartier soup, add 1 lb. cooked ground beef or 2 c. cooked shredded chicken when mixed vegetables and pasta are added.