Alphabet Vegetable Beef Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. ground sirloin
1 c. onion, chopped
1 c. celery, sliced
4 c. beef broth
2 c. water
2 c. vegetable juice cocktail
16 oz. frozen mixed vegetables
1 1/2 tsp. dried parsley or basil
1/2 c. alphabet shape pasta

Preparation

Brown beef, onion and celery; drain fat.
Add liquids; bring to boil.
Add frozen vegetables; bring to boil.
Add parsley or basil and pasta.
Simmer for 10 minutes, or until pasta is al dente.
Add salt and pepper to taste.
Serves 6.