Ingredients :
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- ½ cup diced onion
- 6 cups beef broth
- 14 ounces canned diced tomatoes with juices, 1 can
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- 1 ½ cups elbow macaroni uncooked
- 1 ½ cups frozen mixed vegetables
Instructions :
- In a large soup pot brown beef and onion until no pink remains. Drain any fat.
- Add broth, tomatoes, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Simmer 5 minutes.
- Stir in macaroni noodles and vegetables, simmer an additional 8 minutes or until macaroni is tender. Season with salt & pepper to taste.
- Serve with shredded cheese if desired.