ABC SOUP

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Instead of opening a can of alphabet soup, why not make some from scratch? Kids of all ages love this traditional ABC soup with a tomato base, ground beef and alphabet pasta. -Sharon Brockman, Appleton, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 11 servings (2-3/4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
2 quarts tomato juice
1 can (15 ounces) mixed vegetables, undrained
1 cup water
2 beef bouillon cubes
1 cup uncooked alphabet pasta
Salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

In a large saucepan, cook beef and onion over medium heat until the meat is no longer pink; drain. Add tomato juice, vegetables, water and bouillon; bring to a boil. Add pasta. Cook, uncovered, until pasta is tender, 6-8 minutes, stirring frequently. Add salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 148 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 858mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 10g protein.