Beefy Vegetable Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

10 cups beef broth
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 1/2 cups diced carrots
1 1/2 cups diced potatoes
1 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 cup frozen corn kernels
1 cup chopped fresh green beans
1/4 tablespoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups seashell pasta
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Preparation

In a large saucepan, combine the broth, tomato sauce, chopped tomatoes with juice, carrots, potatoes, celery, onion, corn, green beans, pepper and salt. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
Stir in pasta and cook for an aditional 15 to 25 minutes or until pasta is tender. Adjust seasoning and serve hot with a sprinkle of Cheddar cheese on top.